Oglala
Census-designated place in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota

Oglala is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, with 1,282 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 2,995 ft (913 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Manderson-White Horse Creek, 11.4 miles E.
- 1,282residents (2020 Census)
- 2,995 ftelevation · 913 m
- 12.5 sq miland area · 32.4 km²
- 103 / sq mipopulation density
- 57764ZIP code
About Oglala
Oglala (Lakota: Oglála; is a census-designated place (CDP) in the West Oglala Lakota Unorganized Territory (civil township) equivalent, Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota, United States. The population was 1,282 at the 2020 census. Its location is in the northwest of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation.
The community takes its name from the Oglala Lakota (also called the Oglala Sioux).
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Living in Oglala
- Median household income
- $21,330
- Median rent
- $605/mo
- Median age
- 28.8
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Oglala had 1,282 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,282 |
|---|---|
| Density | 103 per sq mi (40 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Oglala at a glance
| State | South Dakota (SD) |
|---|---|
| County | Oglala Lakota County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 1,282 (2020) |
| Land area | 12.50 sq mi (32.4 km²) |
| Water area | 0.86 sq mi (2.22 km²) |
| Elevation | 2,995 ft (913 m) |
| Coordinates | 43.1915° N, 102.7099° W |
| ZIP code | 57764 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4646540 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Oglala
- Manderson-White Horse Creek11.4 mi E
- Pine Ridge13.9 mi SE
- White Clay, NE15.5 mi SE
- Wounded Knee17.5 mi E
- Porcupine19.6 mi E
- Oelrichs26.4 mi W
- Smithwick26.5 mi W
- Chadron, NE29.3 mi SW
- Batesland31.0 mi E
- Kyle31.2 mi NE
- Oral31.5 mi NW
- Clinton, NE35.0 mi SE
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Frequently asked questions about Oglala
What county is Oglala in?
Oglala is in Oglala Lakota County, South Dakota.
What is the population of Oglala, SD?
1,282 people lived in Oglala at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Oglala, SD?
The ZIP code of Oglala is 57764.
What is the elevation of Oglala?
2,995 feet (913 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Oglala?
Manderson-White Horse Creek (11.4 mi), Pine Ridge (13.9 mi), White Clay (15.5 mi), Wounded Knee (17.5 mi), Porcupine (19.6 mi).
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