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Badger

South Dakota · 107 residents · 1.061 sq mi
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Badger has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $53,125. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 37 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $62,800. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
107
−26%since 2000
from 144 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
101 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 136 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 49.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
58881181481781990201020202024Badger
2024162
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,125
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,278 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,666
+80%since 2000
from $16,508 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
7.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing21.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance20.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical17.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services17.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration17.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information4.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,800
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.1%
−55.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.2
+26%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.7%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(107)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.7 min
+92%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
89.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.8%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.2% in 2009
Female
45.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
23.8%
−38.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Badger, South Dakota?

Badger, South Dakota has about 107 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Badger, South Dakota earns about $53,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Badger, South Dakota expensive?

In Badger, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $62,800.

How educated are people in Badger, South Dakota?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Badger, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Badger, South Dakota?

About 5.4% of people in Badger, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Badger, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Badger, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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