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Artesian

South Dakota · 133 residents (2025 est.) · 0.554 sq mi
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Artesian has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $61,806. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $87,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 115%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
148
−6%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.4
−18%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:133 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
981411842262691990201020202024Artesian
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,806
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,884
+81%since 2000
from $15,392 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+35.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.314
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.314 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,500
+115%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$783
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
89.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
22.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
8.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
83.3%
+79.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+134%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
80
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.2%(14)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(2)
Diversity Score32.1%(47)
Diversity Score
32
+249%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.4%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% 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
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.7%
+11.3 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.8%
−49.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
50.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−17.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.2%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2012
from 11.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.6%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2017
from 67.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2016
from 85.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.8%
−12.1 ptssince 2016
from 14.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Artesian, South Dakota?

Artesian, South Dakota has about 148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Artesian, South Dakota earns about $61,806 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Artesian, South Dakota expensive?

In Artesian, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $87,500, and the typical rent is about $783 a month.

How educated are people in Artesian, South Dakota?

About 19.1% of adults age 25 and over in Artesian, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Artesian, South Dakota?

About 8.1% of people in Artesian, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Artesian, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Artesian, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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