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Agar

South Dakota · 76 residents · 0.205 sq mi
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Agar has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,531. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $21,000. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 36% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−7%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
371 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.0
+8%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
546678891011990201020202024Agar
202481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,531
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2022
Per capita income
$22,603
+4%since 2000
from $21,812 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
1.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.222
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information15.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing10.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$21,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
20.5%
−57.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.7
+63%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.2%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−46%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.7%
−21.5 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
36.8%
−24.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
34.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
23.7%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.1%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
55.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.2%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agar, South Dakota?

Agar, South Dakota has about 76 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Agar, South Dakota?

The typical household in Agar, South Dakota earns about $29,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Agar, South Dakota expensive?

In Agar, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $21,000.

How educated are people in Agar, South Dakota?

About 13.6% 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 1.5% 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 14 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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