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Akaska

South Dakota · 42 residents · 0.611 sq mi
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Akaska has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,688. Population has grown 35% since 2000. Median home value is $18,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
42
+35%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
69 / sq mi
+35%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.0
−23%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
244668891111990201020202024Akaska
2024104
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,688
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,979
+90%since 2000
from $13,689 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
34.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.339
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction7.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,900
−37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
23.8%
−63.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
81.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.4
−53%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.1%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
65.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
25.0%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% 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
30.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
60.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
58.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
43.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akaska, South Dakota?

Akaska, South Dakota has about 42 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Akaska, South Dakota earns about $44,688 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 $18,900.

How educated are people in Akaska, South Dakota?

About 28.2% 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 0.0% of people in Akaska, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Akaska, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Akaska, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -22 percent over that period.

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