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Armour

South Dakota · 699 residents · 0.944 sq mi
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Armour has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,848. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value is $48,700. With a median age of 52.4, 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 52.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
24% 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
699
−11%since 2000
from 782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
740 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 828 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.4
+10%since 2000
from 47.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5906757608459301990201020202024Armour
2024675
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,848
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,723
+50%since 2000
from $15,829 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.395
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,700
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$530
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $303 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−48.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
24.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+4%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(668)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(4)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other3.5%(24)
Diversity Score10.4%(73)
Diversity Score
10
+546%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.6%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
−9%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.2%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Female
55.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−28.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Armour, South Dakota?

Armour, South Dakota has about 699 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Armour, South Dakota earns about $36,848 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 $48,700, and the typical rent is about $530 a month.

How educated are people in Armour, South Dakota?

About 23.6% 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 8.5% 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 114 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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