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Lake County, South Dakota

FIPS 46079 · Pop. 10,972
7 Sources Mar 15, 2026
$76,808
Median Income
2.9%
Unemployment
5,933
Labor Force
34.6%
Bachelor's+
Data / United States / South Dakota / Lake County
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Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$76,808
Per Capita
$45,963
Mean Household
$104,754
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Median Income Comparison
Lake County$76,808
South Dakota Average$75,081
National$80,734

Age Distribution

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B01001 · Median Age: 44
44 Median Age
Under 18 18-34 35-54 55-64 65+

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
93 PERCENT
High School+
Natl: 89.6%
35 PERCENT
Bachelor's+
Natl: 35.7%
10 PERCENT
Graduate+
Natl: 13.3%

Population Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
10,972
Population
5,933
Labor Force
Employed
5,716
Unemployment Rate
2.9%
Mean Commute
14.9 min
Work From Home
10.5%
Lake County is home to 10,972 residents with a median household income of $76,808, above the national median. The workforce of 5,933 shows 34.6% with a bachelor's degree or higher - exceeding the national average of 35.7%.
All figures from U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (released December 2025). Figures reflect the most recent Census release - older news reports may cite prior vintages.

Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2024 Annual
IndustryEmploymentAvg Wage
1Manufacturing		 1,014 $59,035
2Health Care & Social Assistance		 610 $53,809
3Accommodation & Food Services		 525 $16,303
4Retail Trade		 449 $34,937
5Construction		 252 $69,046
6Wholesale Trade		 252 $92,230
7Professional, Scientific & Technical Services		 227 $78,530
8Finance & Insurance		 180 $98,178
9Other Services (except Public Admin)		 92 $52,788
10Arts, Entertainment & Recreation		 59 $23,345
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Industry Concentration

Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.

Concentrated Industries
Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns · Location Quotient vs. national employment share
Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
15.09x
42
Wholesale trade
2.44x
247
Accommodation and food services
1.97x
449
Finance and insurance
1.84x
208
Professional, scientific, and technical services
1.72x
289
Health care and social assistance
1.63x
568
Other services (except public administration)
1.51x
136

Attraction Opportunities - Below Average Industries

LQ < 0.5 - below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: Census Bureau County Business Patterns
0.20x
Administrative and support and waste management and remediation services
45 employed
0.44x
Educational services
27 employed
Industry Ecosystem
Lake County's Economic Network
Top industries by employment - node size reflects workforce share
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2024 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS · HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$247,600
Median Home Value
$947
Rent/Mo
73.8%
Owner-Occ
18.6%
Vacancy
3.2x
Home Value to Income Ratio

HUD Fair Market Rents

Source: HUD · Fair Market Rents FY2026
Studio
$669/mo
1 Bedroom
$739/mo
2 Bedroom
$970/mo
3 Bedroom
$1163/mo
4 Bedroom
$1627/mo

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025
6,160
Working Age (18-64)
96% Participation

Commute & Flexibility

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B08303, B08301, B15003
Mean Commute
14.9 min
Work From Home
10.5%
Bachelor's+
34.6%
HS Diploma+
93.4%

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
26.3%
Elevated retirement risk - above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

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Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Median Income
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10,972
Unemployment
2.9%
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Top Employers
Manufacturing
1,014
Health Care & Social Assistance
610
Accommodation & Food Services
525
Retail Trade
449
Construction
252
Housing
$247,600
Home Value
$947
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Census ACS 5-Year2024
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Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
USAspending.govFY2026