Lead City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 3027 residents, 1279 households, and 832 families in the city. The population density was 1521.5 people per square mile (587.45/kmē), giving it the 30th most densely populated city among the South Dakota. There were 1617 housing units at an average density of 812.6 per square mile (313.75/kmē). It has an average household size was 2.35 persons, and the average family size was 2.89 persons. In the city Age distribution was 26.1% under the age of 18, 8.5% from 18 to 24, 30.2% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 13% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 100.9 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 96.8 males. The median age is 37.2 years, the median age of male residents at 36.2 and the median age of female residents at 37.9. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 2898 White, 7 Black or African American, 68 American Indian, 6 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 30 from two or more races and 18 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29485, it is 153rd wealthiest city by median household income in South Dakota. The median income for a family in the city was $35855, making its South Dakota's 195th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15726, it is the 146th wealthiest city in terms of per capita income. The median income of city was $14851, Males had a median income of $19297 versus $12099 for females.
In 2000, 795 pupils and students, of which 51.19% are male and 48.81% are female, 26.26% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 8.43% nursery or pri school, 2.26% kindergarten, 43.27% elementary school, 28.55% high school and 17.48% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 3027 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 3027 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 3022 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 3017 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2988 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2979 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2974 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2922 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2895 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2890 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2892 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 42 | 25 | 67 |
| Kindergarten | 6 | 12 | 18 |
| Elementary school | 172 | 172 | 344 |
| High school | 112 | 115 | 227 |
| College or graduate school | 75 | 64 | 139 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lead city, South Dakota | $29485 | $35855 | $15726 |
| Lawrence County, South Dakota | $31755 | $40501 | $17195 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |