Demographics & People — Clear Lake, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,333 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,300 |
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| Median Age | 43.1 |
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| Total Households | 531 |
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| Family Households | 324 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.42 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 1,276 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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| Asian | 7 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 0 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 610 |
| Norwegian | 372 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 276 |
| Irish | 111 |
| Dutch | 60 |
| English | 59 |
| Other groups | 55 |
| Czech | 37 |
| Danish | 34 |
| Russian | 24 |
Language
| English Only | 1,263 |
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| Spanish | 7 |
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| Population 5+ | 1,278 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 104 |
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| Population 18+ | 1,038 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.2 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.3% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Clear Lake, South Dakota.
