Lyman County, SD population by race
The table below shows Lyman County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,005 | 53.91% |
| Black or African American | 0 | - |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,646 | 44.26% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 27 | 0.73% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 34 | 0.91% |
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Lyman County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Lyman County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Lyman County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Lyman County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 53.91% are white, 44.26% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.19% are Asian, 0.73% are some other race and 0.91% are multiracial.
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Lyman County, SD population by race.
The largest racial group in Lyman County is White with a population of 2,005 (53.91% of the total population).
Lyman County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Lyman County is White with a population of 2,005 (53.91% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 34 (0.91% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Lyman County, SD
By ethnicity, 45 (1.21% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 3,674 (98.79% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Lyman County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 1,995 (54.30% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
FIGURE 2
Lyman County, SD Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Lyman County's Non-Hispanic population.
Lyman County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 1,995 | 54.30% |
| Black or African American alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 1,640 | 44.64% |
| Asian alone | 7 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 1 | 0.03% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 31 | 0.84% |
Among the Hispanic population in Lyman County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 31 (68.89% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Lyman County, SD Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Lyman County's Hispanic population.
Lyman County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 14 | 31.11% |
| Puerto Rican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Cuban | 0 | 0.00% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 31 | 68.89% |
Things to know
What percentage of Lyman County, SD is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 1.21% of Lyman County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Lyman County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Other Hispanic or Latino origin, with a population of 31 (68.89% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Lyman County, SD have?
Lyman County, SD has zero Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates.
What is the largest minority group in Lyman County, SD?
With 98.79% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Lyman County.
That being said, with a 44.26% of the total population, American Indian and Alaska Natives are the largest racial minority in Lyman County.
What is the majority race in Lyman County, SD?
With a population of 2,005 (53.91% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Lyman County.
American Indian and Alaska Natives are second largest race in Lyman County, with 44.26% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
