Lawrence County, South Dakota Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

27,233

Diversity Score

20.8

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
88.8%%

Lawrence County, South Dakota Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Lawrence County, South Dakota Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)24,18288.8%
Hispanic or Latino1,0573.9%
Two or More Races1,0403.8%
Native American6752.5%
Asian1220.4%
Black / African American690.3%
Other Race660.2%
Pacific Islander220.1%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Lawrence County, South Dakota

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lawrence County, South Dakota is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 88.8% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Lawrence County, South Dakota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 20.8/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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