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Willow Lake School District 12-3
Willow Lake School District 12-3 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 1,335. The median household income is $68,438 and the median age is 29.2.
1,335
Population
4
People / sq mi
$68,438
Median Income
29.2
Median Age
Willow Lake School District 12-3 covers 300 sq mi of land at 4.4 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.7% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 70.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$68,438
Median Household Income
$27,658
Per Capita Income
0.0%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$210,600
Median Home Value
$819
Median Rent
81.7%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
97.7%
High School+
28.8%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Willow Lake School District 12-3 serves a community with a population of 1,335 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in Willow Lake School District 12-3 is $68,438, with a per capita income of $27,658. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Willow Lake School District 12-3 is 92.7% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 70.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Willow Lake School District 12-3, 97.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 28.8% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Willow Lake School District 12-3 is $210,600, with a median rent of $819. The homeownership rate is 81.7%.
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Data for Willow Lake School District 12-3 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4679350).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.