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Artesian

South Dakota · 129 residents · 0.554 sq mi
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Artesian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $37,000. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
129
−18%since 2000
from 157 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
233 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 283 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
−8%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
981411842262691990201020202024Artesian
2024148
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,161
+50%since 2000
from $15,392 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+21.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade23.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance15.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical15.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,000
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$767
+192%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $175 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.6%
−15.3 ptssince 2000
from 92.9% in 2000
22.4% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+40%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(11)
Diversity Score
8
−11%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.2 min
+20%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
63.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.7%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
55.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.3%
−77.5 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Artesian, South Dakota?

Artesian, South Dakota has about 129 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Artesian, South Dakota earns about $43,750 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 $37,000, and the typical rent is about $767 a month.

How educated are people in Artesian, South Dakota?

About 22.4% 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 13.8% 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 89 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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