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McLaughlin School District 15-2
McLaughlin School District 15-2 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 2,460. The median household income is $38,750 and the median age is 27.0.
2,460
Population
3
People / sq mi
$38,750
Median Income
27.0
Median Age
McLaughlin School District 15-2 covers 773 sq mi of land at 3.2 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.3% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 10.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$38,750
Median Household Income
$20,450
Per Capita Income
36.7%
Poverty Rate
14.8%
Unemployment
Housing
$68,500
Median Home Value
$492
Median Rent
51.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
83.8%
High School+
17.0%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
McLaughlin School District 15-2 serves a community with a population of 2,460 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in McLaughlin School District 15-2 is $38,750, with a per capita income of $20,450. The poverty rate is 36.7%.
McLaughlin School District 15-2 is 19.3% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 10.8% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In McLaughlin School District 15-2, 83.8% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.0% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in McLaughlin School District 15-2 is $68,500, with a median rent of $492. The homeownership rate is 51.2%.
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Data for McLaughlin School District 15-2 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4646380).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.