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Baltic

South Dakota · 1,246 residents · 0.738 sq mi
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Baltic is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,056. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 54% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $175,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 30% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,246
+54%since 2000
from 811 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,688 / sq mi
+54%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+17%since 2000
from 30.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5658231K1K2K1990201020202024Baltic
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,056
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,023 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,869
+71%since 2000
from $16,268 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
57.5%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.1%
US avg: 10%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,200
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$915
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $404 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 85.0% in 2000
13.3% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(801)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(1,151)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(35)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other5.1%(64)
Diversity Score20.1%(250)
Diversity Score
20
+6355%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.7%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+113%since 2000
from 13.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
82.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 81.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.8%
−87.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Baltic, South Dakota?

Baltic, South Dakota has about 1,246 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Baltic, South Dakota earns about $78,056 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 $175,200, and the typical rent is about $915 a month.

How educated are people in Baltic, South Dakota?

About 28.7% 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 3.8% 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 595 residents, a change of about 91 percent over that period.

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