Demographics & People — Lake Andes, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 934 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
| Median Age | 30.0 |
| Total Households | 226 |
| Family Households | 117 |
| Average Household Size | 3.78 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 331 |
| Black or African American | 5 |
| Asian | 1 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 74 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| Other groups | 520 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 173 |
| German | 143 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 120 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 117 |
| Czech | 50 |
| American | 43 |
| Irish | 42 |
| French (except Basque) | 26 |
| English | 18 |
Language
| English Only | 816 |
| Spanish | 4 |
| Population 5+ | 875 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 29 |
| Population 18+ | 583 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 16.2 minutes |
| Work from Home | 3.5% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Lake Andes, South Dakota.