Oglala Lakota County, SD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$34,769
Per Capita Income
$11,650
Poverty Rate
52.8%
SNAP Recipients
48.3%
Gini Index
0.484
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K36.5%
$25K–$50K22.4%
$50K–$75K13.4%
$75K–$100K13.8%
$100K–$150K10.4%
$150K–$200K1.9%
$200K+1.5%
The median household income in Oglala Lakota County, SD is $34,769 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $11,650. 52.8% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 48.3% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.484 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).