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Astoria

South Dakota · 131 residents (2025 est.) · 0.157 sq mi
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Astoria has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 16% 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 $117,000. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 221%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142
−5%since 2000
from 150 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
904 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 955 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.3
+7%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:131 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1261441631811991990201020202024Astoria
2024142
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,023
+78%since 2000
from $14,642 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.9%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
+68%since 2010
from 0.271 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information14.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,000
+221%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.7% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
+19.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+268%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
41
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.3%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(3)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(12)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.4%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.2%(13)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(2)
Diversity Score23.9%(34)
Diversity Score
24
+191%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 23.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% 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
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2011
from 82.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.7%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
37.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.9%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.8%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.5%
−8.0 ptssince 2016
from 98.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Astoria, South Dakota?

Astoria, South Dakota has about 142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Astoria, South Dakota earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Astoria, South Dakota expensive?

In Astoria, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $117,000.

How educated are people in Astoria, South Dakota?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in Astoria, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Astoria, South Dakota?

About 19.7% of people in Astoria, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Astoria, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Astoria, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 13 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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