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Antelope

South Dakota · 706 residents · 2.286 sq mi
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Antelope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,786. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 161 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 72.2% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
15% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
706
−19%since 2000
from 867 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
309 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 379 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.5
+52%since 2000
from 19.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5497329151K1K1990201020202024Antelope
2024706
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,786
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $8,125 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,395
+105%since 2000
from $4,105 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
72.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.573
+30%since 2010
from 0.441 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
15.1%
−20.0 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
84.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.2%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(537)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(16)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.7%(690)
Diversity Score5.5%(39)
Diversity Score
6
−91%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
72.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 57.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
62.9%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
20.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2011
from 36.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.5%
−32.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
55.2%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2012
from 25.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
−41.6 ptssince 2013
from 62.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
44.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2017
from 39.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.3%
−4.3 ptssince 2016
from 86.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Antelope, South Dakota?

Antelope, South Dakota has about 706 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Antelope, South Dakota earns about $20,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Antelope, South Dakota?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Antelope, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Antelope, South Dakota?

About 72.2% of people in Antelope, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Antelope, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Antelope, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 58 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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