Lakota Region PUMA, SD

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2020 Population

103,762

0.0164% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

34.8

1.16% 1-year increase

2020 Poverty Rate

29%

0.921% 1-year increase

2020 Median Household Income

$47,820

0.0919% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$115,000

6.88% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

35,462

0.211% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Lakota Region PUMA, SD had a population of 104k people with a median age of 34.8 and a median household income of $47,820. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD grew from 103,745 to 103,762, a 0.0164% increase and its median household income declined from $47,864 to $47,820, a −0.0919% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (43.9%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.45%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (1.31%), and White (Hispanic) (1.17%).

9.2% of the households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.3% of the residents in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are Oglala Lakota College (190 degrees awarded in 2020) and Sinte Gleska University (92 degrees).

In 2020, the median property value in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was $115,000, and the homeownership rate was 66.5%.

Most people in Lakota Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was 2 cars per household.

Lakota Region PUMA, SD borders North Central & Northwest Nebraska PUMA, NE, Northeast Nebraska PUMA, NE, Minot City PUMA, ND, Bismarck City PUMA, ND, Rapid City PUMA, SD, Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, Jackrabbit Region PUMA, SD, and Campbell, Goshen, Platte, Johnson, Washakie, Weston, Crook & Niobrara Counties PUMA, WY.

Population & Diversity

Lakota Region PUMA, SD is home to a population of 104k people, from which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.05% of Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents were born outside of the country (1.09k people).

In 2020, there were 1.13 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (51.6k people) in Lakota Region PUMA, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 45.6k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 2.54k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are Other Native Languages of North America (6,688 households), Spanish (713 households), and German (474 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

51,995

Women

50.1%

51,707

Men

49.9%

The resident population of United States in 2020 was 103,702 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

99.4%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.3% of Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Lakota Region PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lakota Region PUMA, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
51.6k ± 192
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
45.6k ± 396
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
2.54k ± 345

3.2%

Hispanic Population

3.32k people

3.2% of the people in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are hispanic (3.32k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Lakota Region PUMA, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Thailand
254 ± 391 people
Mexico
143 ± 293 people
Philippines
139 ± 289 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Thailand, the natal country of 254 Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents, followed by Mexico with 143 and Philippines with 139.

Foreign-Born Population

1.05%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.09k people

0.932%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

967 people

As of 2020, 1.05% of Lakota Region PUMA, SD residents (1.09k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was 0.932%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Lakota Region PUMA, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Other Native Languages of North America
6,688 households (7.03%)
Spanish
713 households (0.75%)
German
474 households (0.499%)

9.2% of the households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is lower than the national average of 21.5%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2020, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Other Native Languages of North America. 7.03% of the households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD reported speaking Other Native Languages of North America at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,711 ± 177
Gulf War (2001-)
801 ± 158
Korea
559 ± 119

Lakota Region PUMA, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Lakota Region PUMA, SD employs 35.5k people. The largest industries in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are Elementary & secondary schools (5,279 people), Construction (1,921 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,875 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of physicians ($122,376), Legal services ($85,099), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($72,169).

Males in Lakota Region PUMA, SD have an average income that is 1.07 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,660. The income inequality in Lakota Region PUMA, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.401, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

18,170

Women

51.2%

17,292

Men

48.8%

The workforce of Lakota Region PUMA, SD in 2020 was 35,462 people, with 51.2% woman, and 48.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Lakota Region PUMA, SD.

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Occupations

35.5k

2020 Value

−0.211%

1 Year decline

± −0.211%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lakota Region PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −0.211%, from 35.5k employees to 35.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,315 people), Miscellaneous agricultural workers, including animal breeders (1,208 people), and Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers (1,190 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lakota Region PUMA, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.5k

2020 Value

−0.211%

1 Year decline

± −0.211%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Lakota Region PUMA, SD declined at a rate of −0.211%, from 35.5k employees to 35.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,279 people), Construction (1,921 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,875 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lakota Region PUMA, SD, though some of these residents may live in Lakota Region PUMA, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,243

Median earning men ± $1,600

$30,031

Median earning women ± $1,446

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,948), Wholesale Trade ($51,054), and Public Administration ($46,721).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,521), Public Administration ($40,128), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($39,583).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.57B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.64B) and Live animals/fish ($4.81B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$54.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.2B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

79.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $54.6B. This is expected to increase 79.8% to $98.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$7.03B
Iowa
$3.12B
North Dakota
$2.19B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $7.03B, followed by Iowa with $3.12B and North Dakota and $2.19B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Lakota Region PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Lakota Region PUMA, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Lakota Region PUMA, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Lakota Region PUMA, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2020, universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD awarded 282 degrees. The student population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 454 male students and 1,235 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are American Indian or Alaska Native (261 and 92.6%), followed by White (21 and 7.45%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Lakota Region PUMA, SD by number of degrees awarded are Oglala Lakota College (190 and 67.4%) and Sinte Gleska University (92 and 32.6%).

The most popular majors in Lakota Region PUMA, SD are General Business Administration & Management (42 and 14.9%), Native American Studies (40 and 14.2%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (32 and 11.3%).

The median tuition cost in Lakota Region PUMA, SD for a public four year colleges is $2,328 for in-state students and $2,328 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 1,689 students enrolled in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, 26.9% men and 73.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 1,583 records, of which 73.2% were women and 26.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Native American Studies
23 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
21 degree-majors awarded
General Human Services
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Native American Studies with 23 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Lakota Region PUMA, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Oglala Lakota College
190 degrees awarded
Sinte Gleska University
92 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Oglala Lakota College with 190 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2020, 99 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Lakota Region PUMA, SD, which is 0.541 times less than the 183 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 261 degrees mean that there were 12.4 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 21 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,328) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($591) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,100) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2020, 0.0542% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.0942% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (25.8k), Secondary Education (15.8k), and Some college (15.6k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was $115,000 in 2020, which is 0.5 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $107,600 to $115,000, a 6.88% increase. The homeownership rate in Lakota Region PUMA, SD is 66.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Lakota Region PUMA, SD have an average commute time of 15.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lakota Region PUMA, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Lakota Region PUMA, SD is $47,820. In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $73,017, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $61,674 and $58,884.

Housing

Property

$115,000

Median Property Value 2020

±$4,102

$23,496

Median Property Taxes

±$814

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lakota Region PUMA, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Lakota Region PUMA, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.5%

Homeownership

2020

62.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 66.5% of the housing units in Lakota Region PUMA, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Lakota Region PUMA, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2020, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was Southeast South Dakota (Outside Sioux Falls City) PUMA, SD with a value of $73,017, followed by Sioux Falls City PUMA, SD and Northeast South Dakota PUMA, SD, with respective values of $61,674 and $58,884.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Lakota Region PUMA, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$47,820

Median Household Income

± $1,890

35.3k

Number of Households

± 1,020

In 2020, the median household income of the 35.3k households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD declined from $47,820 from the previous year's value of $47,864.

The following chart displays the households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

0.401

2020 Wage GINI in Lakota Region PUMA, SD

0.408

2019 Wage GINI in Lakota Region PUMA, SD

In 2020, the income inequality in Lakota Region PUMA, SD was 0.401 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.6% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Lakota Region PUMA, SD was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Lakota Region PUMA, SD in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Lakota Region PUMA, SD across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (74.7%)
Carpooled (9.09%)
Worked At Home (8.03%)

In 2020, 74.7% of workers in Lakota Region PUMA, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.09%) and those who worked at home (8.03%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lakota Region PUMA, SD have a shorter commute time (15.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 1.27% of the workforce in Lakota Region PUMA, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Lakota Region PUMA, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Lakota Region PUMA, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

29% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lakota Region PUMA, SD (29.3k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lakota Region PUMA, SD is Native American, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

80% of the population of Lakota Region PUMA, SD has health coverage, with 29.5% on employee plans, 26% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 11.5% on non-group plans, and 1.91% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Dakota was $8,933 in 2014. This is a 4.52% increase from the previous year ($8,547).

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1303 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.44% decrease from the previous year (1322 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1623 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 528 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Dakota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Dakota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

1,303 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in South Dakota

Primary care physicians in South Dakota see an average of 1,303 patients per year. This represents a 1.44% decrease from the previous year (1,322 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in South Dakota in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Dakota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.8% under 18 years, 18.7% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.1% were men and 50.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

20%

Uninsured

29.5%

Employer Coverage

26%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

11.5%

Non-Group

1.91%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lakota Region PUMA, SD grew by 1.43% from 19.7% to 20%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Lakota Region PUMA, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.