Lake, SD County is a small yet vibrant community of 11,358 people located in South Dakota. With a population density of 22 people per square mile, the area offers plenty for locals and visitors alike to enjoy. The area is home to many local businesses such as The Wild Hare Café, offering delicious breakfast and lunch options, or for those looking for something unique like handcrafted antiques and gifts, Pop’s Place is sure to have something special. Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty to keep them busy with year-round activities such as snowmobiling, skiing, horseback riding, camping and fishing. There are also many other organizations providing fun events and activities throughout the year such as 4-H clubs and Boy Scouts programs. Sports teams in the area include Lake High School's football team who proudly participate in an annual tournament against neighboring towns in the fall.
The population in Lake County is 11,358. There are 20 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Lake County is 44.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Lake County is 2.4, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Lake County
- 56.6% are married
- 7.2% are divorced
- 25.5% are married with children
- 12.9% have children, but are single
Race in Lake County
- 93.8% are White
- 0.6% are Black
- 1.9% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.1% claim Other
- 2.3% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.3% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander