McLaughlin, SD is a small town with a population of 539. It has a population density of 1,589 people per square mile which is significantly lower than the US Population Density of 93 people per square mile. Despite its small size, McLaughlin is home to many businesses including Lanphear's Grocery Store, Cenex Convenience Store, and the Shady Lady Saloon. Year-round outdoor activities in the area include fishing, hunting, camping, and hiking at nearby Lake Oahe or Badlands National Park. Organizations in McLaughlin include the Kiowa Tribe Business Committee and the Rural Fire District Board. Local sporting events include basketball games held at the McLaughlin High School gymnasium throughout the year.
The population in McLaughlin is 539. There are 1,334 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in McLaughlin is 31.3, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in McLaughlin is 2.8, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in McLaughlin
- 34.3% are married
- 13.7% are divorced
- 17.6% are married with children
- 42.0% have children, but are single
Race in McLaughlin
- 25.7% are White
- 0.0% are Black
- 0.0% are Asian
- 71.9% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 0.4% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 2.0% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander