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Agar

South Dakota · 68 residents · 0.205 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $85,900. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 365%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
68
−17%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
332 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 400 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
+15%since 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
546678891011990201020202024Agar
202481
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,007
+15%since 2000
from $21,812 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing35%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction35%
US avg: 1.2%
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$85,900
+365%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
77.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
22.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 94.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.5%
+25.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.5%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
43.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agar, South Dakota?

Agar, South Dakota has about 68 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Agar, South Dakota expensive?

In Agar, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $85,900.

How educated are people in Agar, South Dakota?

About 22.1% 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 21.7% 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 6 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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