Lincoln County, South Dakota Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

70,638

Diversity Score

20.5

Diversity Tier

Moderate-Low

Largest Group

White (Non-Hispanic)
89.0%%

Lincoln 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).


Lincoln County, South Dakota Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
White (Non-Hispanic)62,87289.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,2263.2%
Two or More Races2,1093.0%
Black / African American1,6162.3%
Asian1,2171.7%
Other Race3860.5%
Native American2120.3%
Pacific Islander00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Lincoln County, South Dakota

The largest racial or ethnic group in Lincoln County, South Dakota is White (Non-Hispanic), which makes up 89.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Lincoln County, South Dakota has increased significantly. The area currently has a diversity score of 20.5/100, which is considered a Moderate-Low level of diversity.
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