City

Mc Laughlin, SD

1 ZIP code  ·  Corson County  ·  South Dakota

👥1,949Population
💰$56,528Median HH Income▼ 26% below avg
🎂27.4Median Age
🏠$78,500Median Home Value▼ 72% below avg
🎓37.8%College Grads≈ Avg
📊21.9%Unemployment▲ 347% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 48.5% Female 51.5% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 23.7%Black: 0.2%Other: 1%Race
White23.7%
Black0.2%
Other1.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
28%
18–24
10%
25–44
20%
45–64
22%
65+
5%

Key Indicators

Median Age27.4 yrs
Avg HH Size3.52
Below Poverty43.0% ▲ 330% above avg
College Grads37.8% ≈ Avg
Unemployment21.9% ▲ 347% above avg
No HS Diploma2 (0.2%)
HS Graduate306 (34%)
Some College101 (11.2%)
Associates150 (16.7%)
Bachelors127 (14.1%)
Graduate Degree213 (23.7%)

Education

No HS: 0.2%HS Grad: 34%Some College: 11.2%Associates: 16.7%Bachelors: 14.1%Graduate: 23.7%Edu
No HS0.2%
HS Grad34.0%
Some College11.2%
Associates16.7%
Bachelors14.1%
Graduate23.7%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 51.4%Renter: 48.6%Tenure
Owner51.4%
Renter48.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
25%
$50k–$100k
35%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
12%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$56,528 ▼ 26% below avg
Median Home Value$78,500 ▼ 72% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$496/mo
Total Housing Units662
Vacant Units108

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
12%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
13%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
6%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
73%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
23%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
45%
15–30 min
17%
30–45 min
36%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
1%
1940s–1950s
19%
1960s–1970s
14%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
60%
About Mc Laughlin, SD

Mc Laughlin is a city in South Dakota, located in Corson County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 1,949 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 27.4 years.

Economically, Mc Laughlin is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $56,528 is below the national average. Approximately 43.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 21.9%, more than double the national average.

The real estate market in Mc Laughlin is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $78,500, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $496 per month.

The population of Mc Laughlin is moderately educated. 37.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — near the national average. The community is racially diverse, with White as the largest group at 23.7%.

Mc Laughlin, SD offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within South Dakota.

ZIP Codes in Mc Laughlin
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
57642 1,949 $56,528 $78,500 $496 21.9% 37.8% 51.4%