Willow Lake, SD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Willow Lake

Neighborhood

Clark, SD

Raymond / Garden City

Riverside Hutterite Colony / Sheffield

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Willow Lake

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.7%

Households with Children

44.1%

School Enrollment K-12

105

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 15.5%
School Age (5-17): 35.6%
Young Adults (18-34): 21.5%
Working Age (35-54): 10.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.1%
Seniors (65+): 8.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 4.1%
High School / GED: 18.7%
Some College or Associate's: 58.5%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 44.1%
Single Parents: 0.0%
Couples & Adults: 23.4%
Living Alone: 32.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 94.7%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 3.7%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 0.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 39.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 60.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 16.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.0%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.9%
Spanish: 0.0%
European & Indo-European: 4.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 3.9%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 22.7%
High School (9-12): 16.9%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 48.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources