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De Smet

Idaho · 145 residents · 0.957 sq mi
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De Smet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,500. Population has fallen 28% since 2019, a loss of 57 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $82,500. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the Idaho median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

145
−28%since 2019
from 202 in 2019
2010 – 2024
152 / sq mi
−28%since 2019
from 211 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
31.3
+4%since 2019
from 30.1 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
102135168200233201020202024De Smet
2024135
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $38,125 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
$12,046
+19%since 2019
from $10,090 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 13.5% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
27.5%
−12.1 ptssince 2019
from 39.6% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10%
Information4.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$82,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $80,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
$750
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $475 in 2019
US average: $1,124
82.5%
+36.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
17.5% rent
2.1
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.1 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic13.4%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.7%(70)
Asian0%(0)
Other52%(105)
Diversity Score74%(149)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(7)
Black0.7%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other45.6%(66)
Diversity Score41.8%(61)
42
−43%since 2019
from 74 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 96.8% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
8.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.1 min
Unchangedsince 2019
from 24.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
84.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 84.8% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
9.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2019
from 15.4% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

28.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 35.2% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
52.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2019
from 44.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
8.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 10.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

48.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2019
from 43.1% in 2019
51.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2019
from 56.9% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
43.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in De Smet, Idaho?

De Smet, Idaho has about 145 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in De Smet, Idaho?

The typical household in De Smet, Idaho earns about $39,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Smet, Idaho expensive?

In De Smet, Idaho, the median home is worth about $82,500, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in De Smet, Idaho?

About 8.5% 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 27.5% 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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