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Armour

South Dakota · 725 residents (2025 est.) · 0.944 sq mi
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Armour has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,917. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $105,500. With a median age of 50.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
675
−14%since 2000
from 782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
715 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.2
+5%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:725 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5906757608459301990201020202024Armour
2024675
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,917
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,201
+186%since 2000
from $15,829 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.8%
+33.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+6%since 2010
from 0.395 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information13.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services12%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration7.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$105,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+1%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
79
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(764)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.6%(13)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85%(574)
Black2.5%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(19)
Diversity Score33.3%(225)
Diversity Score
33
+1960%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+97%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% 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
1.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.6%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.6%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
57.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2012
from 17.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.9%
−92.4 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.1%
+35.2 ptssince 2017
from 52.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.3%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Armour, South Dakota?

Armour, South Dakota has about 675 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Armour, South Dakota earns about $81,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Armour, South Dakota expensive?

In Armour, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $105,500, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Armour, South Dakota?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Armour, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Armour, South Dakota?

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

Has Armour, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Armour, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 138 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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