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Akaska

South Dakota · 77 residents · 0.611 sq mi
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Akaska has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 46 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $111,100. With a median age of 65.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 65.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 211%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
77
+148%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
126 / sq mi
+148%since 2000
from 51 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
65.2
+22%since 2000
from 53.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
244668891111990201020202024Akaska
2024104
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,450
+137%since 2000
from $13,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,100
+211%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
5.0% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+151%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(72)
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
16.3%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
91.7%
+48.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% 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
27.9%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 43.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.3%
−55.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−93.7 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Akaska, South Dakota?

Akaska, South Dakota has about 77 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Akaska, South Dakota earns about $48,750 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 $111,100.

How educated are people in Akaska, South Dakota?

About 16.3% 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 2.1% 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 23 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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