Economy & Jobs — Lead, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $73,047 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$65,300 |
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| Per Capita Income | $36,190 |
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| Poverty Rate | 7.5% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 0.0% |
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| In Labor Force | 1,686 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Arts Food | 35.3% |
| Construction | 11.8% |
| Professional | 10.4% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Real Estate Offices | 37 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 34 |
| Hotels Motels | 32 |
| Fast Food | 20 |
| Insurance Agencies | 18 |
| Bars | 15 |
| Coffee Shops | 15 |
| Gas Stations | 14 |
| Auto Repair | 13 |
| Commercial Banks | 12 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Physician Offices | 8 |
| Chiropractors | 8 |
| Child Day Care | 8 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
