Lyman County, South Dakota
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As of the census
Census
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of 2000, there were 3,895 people, 1,400 households, and 1,009 families residing in the county. The population density
Population density
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 was 2 people per square mile (1/km²). There were 1,636 housing units at an average density of 1 per square mile (0/km²). The racial makeup of the county was 64.75% White
Race (United States Census)
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, 0.08% Black
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 or African American
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, 33.27% Native American
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, 0.23% Asian
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, 0.05% from other races
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, and 1.62% from two or more races. 0.46% of the population were Hispanic
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 or Latino
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 of any race.

There were 1,400 households out of which 36.10% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 51.40% were married couples
Marriage
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 living together, 13.80% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.90% were non-families. 24.60% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.50% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.29.

In the county, the population was spread out with 32.10% under the age of 18, 7.60% from 18 to 24, 25.90% from 25 to 44, 20.90% from 45 to 64, and 13.60% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 104.60 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 102.10 males.

The median income for a household in the county was $28,509, and the median income for a family was $32,028. Males had a median income of $22,628 versus $18,672 for females. The per capita income
Per capita income
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 for the county was $13,862. About 19.40% of families and 24.30% of the population were below the poverty line, including 24.00% of those under age 18 and 12.90% of those age 65 or over.

Cities and towns

  • 1. Lower Brule
    Lower Brule, South Dakota
    Lower Brule is a census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 613 at the 2010 census. This community is located within the Lower Brule Indian Reservation.-Geography:...

     613
  • 2. Presho
    Presho, South Dakota
    Presho is a small city in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. It is named for J. S. Presho, an early settler from New York who arrived in the area in 1858...

     497
  • 3. Oacoma
    Oacoma, South Dakota
    Oacoma is a town in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 451 at the 2010 census. Oacoma is located on the west bank of the Missouri River, across from Chamberlain.-Geography:Oacoma is located at ....

     451
  • 4. Kennebec
    Kennebec, South Dakota
    Kennebec is a town in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 240 at the 2010 census. It is the county seat of Lyman County.-Geography:Kennebec is located at ....

     240
  • 5. Reliance
    Reliance, South Dakota
    Reliance is a town in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 191 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Reliance is located at ....

     191
  • 6. Vivian
    Vivian, South Dakota
    Vivian is a census-designated place in Lyman County, South Dakota. The population was 119 at the 2010 census.-Geography:Vivian is located at ....

     119
  • 7. Iona
    Iona, South Dakota
    Iona is an unincorporated community in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States. Although not tracked by the Census Bureau, Iona has been assigned the ZIP code of 57542....

     100 (2000 Census only)


2010 United States Census population

See also

  • National Register of Historic Places listings in Lyman County, South Dakota
    National Register of Historic Places listings in Lyman County, South Dakota
    This is a list of the National Register of Historic Places listings in Lyman County, South Dakota.This is intended to be a complete list of the properties and districts on the National Register of Historic Places in Lyman County, South Dakota, United States...

  • USS Lyman County (LST-903)
    USS Lyman County (LST-903)
    USS Lyman County was an built for the United States Navy during World War II. Named after Lyman County, South Dakota, she was the only U.S. Naval vessel to bear the name....


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