Oglala Lakota County's estimated 2025 population is 13,313 with a growth rate of -0.35% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Oglala Lakota County is the 15th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 13,636 and has seen a growth of -2.37% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Oglala Lakota County includes 92.13% Native American, 6.63% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.
Native American (92.13%)
White (6.63%)
Two or more races (0.8%)
Other race (0.38%)
Black or African American (0.06%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 12,518 | 92.13% |
| White | 901 | 6.63% |
| Two or more races | 109 | 0.8% |
| Other race | 51 | 0.38% |
| Black or African American | 8 | 0.06% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Oglala Lakota County's average per capita income is $33,634. Household income levels show a median of $34,769. The poverty rate stands at 52.79%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $64,038 | - |
| Families | $34,894 | $51,453 |
| Households | $34,769 | $50,403 |
| Non Families | $25,917 | $34,413 |
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