Lake County, South Dakota

The median household income in Lake County, South Dakota is $73,792, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Lake County is $43,820, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $73,792.

Lake County's median household income of $73,792 is higher than the South Dakota state average of $66,926. The per capita income is $43,820, compared to the state average of $35,667.

The per capita income in Lake County, South Dakota is $43,820, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Lake County's median household income of $73,792 is higher than the South Dakota average of $66,926. This difference of $6,866 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Lake County ranks #24 out of 66 counties in South Dakota by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $73,792 and per capita income of $43,820, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.