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Lake Preston School District 38-3
Lake Preston School District 38-3 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 1,407. The median household income is $70,500 and the median age is 41.9.
1,407
Population
8
People / sq mi
$70,500
Median Income
41.9
Median Age
Lake Preston School District 38-3 covers 187 sq mi of land at 7.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 91.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 72.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$70,500
Median Household Income
$33,058
Per Capita Income
9.3%
Poverty Rate
0.6%
Unemployment
Housing
$192,500
Median Home Value
$615
Median Rent
79.4%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
92.6%
High School+
18.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Lake Preston School District 38-3 serves a community with a population of 1,407 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in Lake Preston School District 38-3 is $70,500, with a per capita income of $33,058. The poverty rate is 9.3%.
Lake Preston School District 38-3 is 91.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 72.5% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Lake Preston School District 38-3, 92.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 18.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Lake Preston School District 38-3 is $192,500, with a median rent of $615. The homeownership rate is 79.4%.
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Data for Lake Preston School District 38-3 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4639990).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.