Demographics & People — Lead, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 2,997 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,000 |
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| Median Age | 46.5 |
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| Total Households | 1,454 |
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| Family Households | 728 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 2,865 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 52 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 855 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 797 |
| Irish | 514 |
| English | 388 |
| Norwegian | 251 |
| Other groups | 234 |
| American | 190 |
| Scotch-Irish | 80 |
| Polish | 72 |
| Russian | 70 |
Language
| English Only | 2,849 |
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| Spanish | 23 |
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| Population 5+ | 2,910 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 219 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,513 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 20.1 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.0% |
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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 Lead, South Dakota.
