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Alcester

South Dakota · 880 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 $29,432. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $54,500. With a median age of 47.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 47.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

880
+5%since 1990
from 836 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,199 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 1,139 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
47.8
+3%since 1990
from 46.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
6487498519521K1990201020202024Alcester
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,432
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,405 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,593
+72%since 1990
from $9,665 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.9%
−1.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,500
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$359
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
70.9%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 66.6% in 1990
29.1% rent
1.9
+10%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(834)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(866)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(8)
Diversity Score2.3%(20)
2
+91%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.0%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 17.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
75.5%
+8.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.9%
−3.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−14%since 1990
from 15.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 880 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Alcester, South Dakota earns about $29,432 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 $54,500, and the typical rent is about $359 a month.

How educated are people in Alcester, South Dakota?

About 14.0% 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 7.9% of people in Alcester, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alcester, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Alcester, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 44 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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