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Bath

South Dakota · 91 residents · 0.291 sq mi
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Bath has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,750. Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 25 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 48.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
−22%since 2023
from 116 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 399 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 38.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
34100165231297201020202024Bath
202491
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $33,031 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,037
−15%since 2023
from $23,691 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
48.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.124
−25%since 2023
from 0.166 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing27%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
50.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.5%
+15.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
+18.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 79.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 66.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
Female
65.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.8% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
30.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2023
from 25.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bath, South Dakota?

Bath, South Dakota has about 91 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bath, South Dakota earns about $33,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Bath, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bath, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bath, South Dakota?

About 48.4% of people in Bath, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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