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Akaska

South Dakota · 81 residents (2025 est.) · 0.611 sq mi
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Akaska has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,625. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 73 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $91,700. With a median age of 63.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 31.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
104
+235%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
170 / sq mi
+235%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
63.8
+19%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:81 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
244668891111990201020202024Akaska
2024104
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,625
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,887
+140%since 2000
from $13,689 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.7%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+23%since 2010
from 0.339 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade42.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Information3.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,700
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
65.3%
−22.2 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
34.7% rent
Vacancy rate
54.4%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
51.1%
+51.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
92.0%
+92.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+149%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(3)
Diversity Score7%(7)
Diversity Score
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.1%
+27.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.1%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+251%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.3%
+45.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−39.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
54.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
3.6%
−46.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.6%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.9%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
72.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−53.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
1.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 6.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
24.0%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+50.8 ptssince 2017
from 46.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.0%
−1.0 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 Akaska, South Dakota?

Akaska, South Dakota has about 104 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Akaska, South Dakota earns about $40,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Akaska, South Dakota expensive?

In Akaska, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $91,700.

How educated are people in Akaska, South Dakota?

About 36.1% of adults age 25 and over in Akaska, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Akaska, South Dakota?

About 31.7% of people in Akaska, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akaska, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Akaska, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 50 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

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