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South Dakota · 71 residents (2025 est.) · 0.205 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $114,200. With a median age of 54.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 410%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
81
−1%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
395 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
54.1
+10%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:71 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
546678891011990201020202024Agar
202481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$39,015
+79%since 2000
from $21,812 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.534
+141%since 2010
from 0.222 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information24.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,200
+410%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
31.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.0%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.5%
+12.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(79)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.1%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other25.9%(21)
Diversity Score48%(39)
Diversity Score
48
+697%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.6%
+25.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
−10%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
94.6%
+32.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
5.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.8%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.4%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.1%
−21.7 ptssince 2012
from 32.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.1%
−88.9 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
47.1%
+13.8 ptssince 2017
from 33.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.9%
−11.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agar, South Dakota?

Agar, South Dakota has about 81 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Agar, South Dakota expensive?

In Agar, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $114,200.

How educated are people in Agar, South Dakota?

About 28.6% of adults age 25 and over in Agar, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Agar, South Dakota?

About 16.0% of people in Agar, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Agar, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Agar, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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

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