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Alcester

South Dakota · 807 residents · 0.734 sq mi
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Alcester has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,511. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $75,400. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
807
−8%since 2000
from 880 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,099 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 1,199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
+2%since 2000
from 47.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6487498519521K1990201020202024Alcester
2024989
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,511
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,432 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,875
+56%since 2000
from $16,593 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.471
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade38.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $359 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.8%
−31.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.9% in 2000
30.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+1%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(780)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(12)
Asian0.7%(6)
Other2.1%(17)
Diversity Score10.8%(87)
Diversity Score
11
+376%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Female
48.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.7%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alcester, South Dakota?

Alcester, South Dakota has about 807 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alcester, South Dakota earns about $40,511 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 $75,400, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Alcester, South Dakota?

About 11.1% 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 6.3% of people in Alcester, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alcester, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Alcester, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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