CensusEasy
CITY

Baltic

South Dakota · 1,344 residents (2025 est.) · 0.738 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Sioux Falls metro area
Compare
The short version

Baltic is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,768. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 85% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $254,200. At a median age of 29.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 1.2% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,502
+85%since 2000
from 811 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,035 / sq mi
+85%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.3
−3%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,344 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5658231K1K2K1990201020202024Baltic
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,768
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,023 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,769
+114%since 2000
from $16,268 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
70.2%
+43.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
−6%since 2010
from 0.287 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$254,200
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,232
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
18.9% rent
Vacancy rate
2.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+26%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
RELATED:See current rent listings in Baltic on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(801)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,362)
Black1.1%(17)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(111)
Diversity Score21.5%(323)
Diversity Score
22
+6809%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+68%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% 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
1.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2011
from 81.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2012
from 11.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.4%
−89.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.9%
+12.7 ptssince 2017
from 85.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Baltic

Redington Beach
Pop 1,355
North Redington Beach
Pop 1,444
Indian Shores
Pop 1,167
Black Diamond
Pop 1,298
Places similar to Baltic
Head to head

Compare Baltic to nearby cities

BALTIC VS
Brandon
Income$110,806+3%
Home value$336,600+32%
Population11,306+741%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BALTIC VS
Sioux Falls
Income$75,970−30%
Home value$292,400+15%
Population213,748+15804%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BALTIC VS
Tea
Income$120,139+11%
Home value$351,100+38%
Population8,019+497%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
BALTIC VS
Harrisburg
Income$108,724+1%
Home value$312,200+23%
Population10,405+674%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Baltic, South Dakota?

Baltic, South Dakota has about 1,502 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baltic, South Dakota earns about $107,768 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Baltic, South Dakota expensive?

In Baltic, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $254,200, and the typical rent is about $1,232 a month.

How educated are people in Baltic, South Dakota?

About 24.7% of adults age 25 and over in Baltic, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Baltic, South Dakota?

About 1.2% of people in Baltic, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Baltic, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Baltic, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 851 residents, a change of about 131 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
South Dakota
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Baltic with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →

Baltic, South Dakota: demographics, income & housing data · CensusEasy