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De Smet

Idaho · 135 residents · 0.957 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $55,700. At a median age of 17.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 71.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 17.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
135
+1%since 2023
from 134 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 140 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
17.9
−17%since 2023
from 21.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
102135168200233201020202024De Smet
2024135
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,496
−20%since 2023
from $10,629 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
71.9%
+24.8 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.322
+14%since 2023
from 0.282 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,700
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $94,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $920 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.8% in 2023
52.0% rent
Vacancy rate
7.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino60.4%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Other39.6%(53)
Diversity Score59.8%(80)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other65.2%(88)
Diversity Score58.5%(79)
Diversity Score
59
−2%since 2023
from 60 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
50.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
34.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 51.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
53.8%
+23.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
11.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
Female
60.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 7.9% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.2%
−12.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 90.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Smet, Idaho?

De Smet, Idaho has about 135 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is De Smet, Idaho expensive?

In De Smet, Idaho, the median home is worth about $55,700, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in De Smet, Idaho?

About 9.7% of adults age 25 and over in De Smet, Idaho hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Smet, Idaho?

About 71.9% of people in De Smet, Idaho live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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