Demographics & People — Lake Preston, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 539 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~800 |
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| Median Age | 49.3 |
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| Total Households | 247 |
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| Family Households | 118 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.18 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 441 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 60 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 187 |
| Norwegian | 142 |
| Other groups | 135 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 75 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 66 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 57 |
| Irish | 38 |
| English | 34 |
| Danish | 33 |
| Dutch | 24 |
Language
| English Only | 513 |
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| Spanish | 17 |
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| Population 5+ | 532 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 33 |
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| Population 18+ | 460 |
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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 Lake Preston, South Dakota.
