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Batesland

South Dakota · 73 residents (2025 est.) · 0.09 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $51,900. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 34.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
+1%since 2000
from 88 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
989 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 978 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+58%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:73 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
33691041391751990201020202024Batesland
202489
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,511
+42%since 2000
from $13,735 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
34.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 39.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.599
+42%since 2010
from 0.421 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,900
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic13.6%(12)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(89)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 94.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
83.3%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.8%
−26.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−59.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−68.0 ptssince 2009
from 95.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
Female
52.8%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−49.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.4%
+34.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.0%
−49.1 ptssince 2013
from 76.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
21.7%
−23.5 ptssince 2017
from 45.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
60.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2016
from 73.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Batesland, South Dakota?

Batesland, South Dakota has about 89 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Batesland, South Dakota expensive?

In Batesland, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $51,900.

How educated are people in Batesland, South Dakota?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Batesland, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Batesland, South Dakota?

About 34.8% of people in Batesland, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Batesland, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Batesland, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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