Long Lake town, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Long Lake town is a small community located in South Dakota, within McPherson County. The total population is 17. It ranks as the 414th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Long Lake town is 68.4 years. This is 81% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 11.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 11.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Long Lake town is $58,438. This is 19% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 26% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 2% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $28,800. Housing costs are 88% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.5x, Long Lake town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Long Lake town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 100.0% of all residents.

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. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Long Lake town, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.