Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota Race & Ethnicity Demographics (2024)

Racial distribution and diversity statistics for Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota

Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

13,491

Diversity Score

17.0

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

Native American
90.8%%

Oglala Lakota 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).


Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Native American12,24890.8%
White (Non-Hispanic)9507.0%
Hispanic or Latino2591.9%
Two or More Races250.2%
Black / African American90.1%
Asian00.0%
Pacific Islander00.0%
Other Race00.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota is Native American, which makes up 90.8% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota has increased slightly. The area currently has a diversity score of 17.0/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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