Little Eagle, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 275, Little Eagle's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Little Eagle is a small community located in South Dakota, within Corson County. The total population is 275. It ranks as the 209th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Little Eagle is 19.3 years. This is 49% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 47.3% of the population under 18, Little Eagle has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Little Eagle is $23,750. This is 68% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 71% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 73.1%. This is 513% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 58.1%. This is 1883% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. 5.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 91% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Little Eagle is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 79.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.8%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 76.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Little Eagle, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.