Lake County, SD Population by Year

In 2022, the population of Lake County was 10,972, a 1.00% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lake County's population was 10,863, a decline of 1.32% compared to a population of 11,008 in 2020.
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Updated Sep 18, 2023

Lake County, SD population between 2000 and 2022

Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lake County decreased by 240. In this period, the peak population was 13,045 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.

Year Population Year on Year Change Change in Percent
2000 11,212 - -
2001 11,226 14 0.12%
2002 11,094 -132 -1.18%
2003 11,025 -69 -0.62%
2004 10,952 -73 -0.66%
2005 11,053 101 0.92%
2006 11,177 124 1.12%
2007 11,547 370 3.31%
2008 11,858 311 2.69%
2009 11,915 57 0.48%
2010 11,278 -637 -5.35%
2011 11,563 285 2.53%
2012 11,757 194 1.68%
2013 11,921 164 1.39%
2014 12,101 180 1.51%
2015 12,350 249 2.06%
2016 12,621 271 2.19%
2017 12,814 193 1.53%
2018 13,045 231 1.8%
2019 12,769 -276 -2.12%
2020 11,008 -1,761 -13.79%
2021 10,863 -145 -1.32%
2022 10,972 109 1%
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Lake County, SD population from 2000 to 2022

From 2000 to 2010, Lake County's population increased by 66 (0.59%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.

From 2010 to 2020, Lake County's population decreased by 270 (2.39%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.17%.

The graph shows Lake County's population from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population on y-axis
Lake County's population from 2000 to 2022. The estimated population at the end of 2022 was 10,972. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lake County's population peaked in year 2018 at 13,045.

Between the year 2000 and 2022, Lake County's population was lowest in year 2021 at 10,863.

Lake County, SD annual population growth rate

Between the years 2000 and 2022, i.e. 22 annual cycles, the population of Lake County grew year by year for 15 years and declined for 7 years.

From 2000 to 2022, Lake County had an average annual population growth rate of -0.10% per year. Overall the population shrank 2.14% between 2000 and 2022.

The graph shows Lake County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022, with years on x-axis and population annual growth on y-axis
Lake County's annual population change from 2000 to 2022. The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2022 was -0.10% per year. In the last two years, the population declined by 36. Source: U.S. Census Bureau (Population Estimates Program)

From 2006 to 2007, Lake County's population grew the most with an increase of 370 (3.31%).

While from 2019 and 2020, Lake County's population declined the most with a negative growth of 1,761 (-13.79%).

Things to know

Is Lake County, SD population increasing or decreasing?

According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Lake County's population decreased by 36 between 2020 and 2022. The decrease was 145 (1.32%) between 2020 and 2021; and increase of 109 (1.00%) between 2021 and 2022.

How has the population of Lake County, SD changed in the last 10 years?

Between 2012 and 2022, population of Lake County decreased by 949 (7.96%). The population was highest at 13,045 in the year 2018 and lowest at 10,863 in the year 2021. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was -0.57%.

References

Datasets

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Lake County, SD Population Dataset: Yearly Figures, Population Change, and Percent Change Analysis
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About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Lake County population over the last 20 plus years. It lists the population for each year, along with the year on year change in population, as well as the change in percentage terms for each year. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population change of Lake County across the last two decades. For example, using this dataset, we can identify if the population is declining or increasing. If there is a change, when the population peaked, or if it is still growing and has not reached its peak. We can also compare the trend with the overall trend of United States population over the same period of time.

Key observations

In 2022, the population of Lake County was 10,972, a 1.00% increase year-by-year from 2021. Previously, in 2021, Lake County population was 10,863, a decline of 1.32% compared to a population of 11,008 in 2020. Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2022, population of Lake County decreased by 240. In this period, the peak population was 13,045 in the year 2018. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline. Source: U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Lake County population by year

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP).

Data Coverage:

  • From 2000 to 2022

Variables / Data Columns

  • Year: This column displays the data year (Measured annually and for years 2000 to 2022)
  • Population: The population for the specific year for the Lake County is shown in this column.
  • Year on Year Change: This column displays the change in Lake County population for each year compared to the previous year.
  • Change in Percent: This column displays the year on year change as a percentage. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

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Margin of Error

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