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Anderson

South Dakota · 219 residents · 0.766 sq mi
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Anderson is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $145,556. Population has fallen 46% since 2023, a loss of 187 residents. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $364,500. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

219
−46%since 2023
from 406 in 2023
2010 – 2024
286 / sq mi
−46%since 2023
from 530 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
63.5
+25%since 2023
from 50.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
179275372468564201020202024Anderson
2024219
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$145,556
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $143,705 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$76,496
+41%since 2023
from $54,068 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 92.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.121
−26%since 2023
from 0.163 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade34.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$364,500
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $372,300 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
87.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 87.6% in 2023
12.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.5
−3%since 2023
from 2.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(406)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(219)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

56.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 54.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
27.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 26.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

70.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
29.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2023
from 20.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
60.3%
−20.2 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.6%
−7.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
29.5%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.8% in 2023
46.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 53.2% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
59.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2023
from 67.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Anderson, South Dakota?

Anderson, South Dakota has about 219 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Anderson, South Dakota earns about $145,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anderson, South Dakota expensive?

In Anderson, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $364,500.

How educated are people in Anderson, South Dakota?

About 56.2% of adults age 25 and over in Anderson, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anderson, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Anderson, 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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