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Alcester

South Dakota · 836 residents · 0.734 sq mi
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Alcester has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,405. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $31,000. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

836
−5%vs 2000
vs 880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,139 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 1,199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
46.5
−3%vs 2000
vs 47.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
6487498519521K1990201020202024Alcester
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,405
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,432 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,665
−42%vs 2000
vs $16,593 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.1%
+1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,000
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $54,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$237
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $359 in 2000
US average: $450
66.6%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.9% in 2000
33.4% rent
1.7
−9%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(866)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(20)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(834)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
1
−48%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

17.6%
+3.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.3%
−8.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.7%
+3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.9% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.6 min
+17%vs 2000
vs 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Alcester, South Dakota?

Alcester, South Dakota has about 836 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Alcester, South Dakota earns about $18,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alcester, South Dakota expensive?

In Alcester, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $31,000, and the typical rent is about $237 a month.

How educated are people in Alcester, South Dakota?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alcester, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alcester, South Dakota?

About 9.1% of people in Alcester, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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