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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Beresford

South Dakota · 2,006 residents · 1.784 sq mi
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Beresford has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,331. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $74,700. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,006
+9%since 1990
from 1,842 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,124 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,033 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
−1%since 1990
from 39.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Beresford
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,331
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,854 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,903
+73%since 1990
from $10,319 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.2%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 10.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$74,700
+50%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$360
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216 in 1990
US average: $602
72.1%
+3.1 ptssince 1990
from 69.0% in 1990
27.9% rent
2.1
+11%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(1,834)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score1.1%(20)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(1,978)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(8)
Asian0.3%(6)
Diversity Score1.7%(35)
2
+61%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.7%
+8.0 ptssince 1990
from 15.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.7%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 72.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.8%
+4.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.6 min
−22%since 1990
from 17.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beresford, South Dakota?

Beresford, South Dakota has about 2,006 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Beresford, South Dakota earns about $35,331 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beresford, South Dakota expensive?

In Beresford, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $74,700, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in Beresford, South Dakota?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Beresford, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beresford, South Dakota?

About 4.2% of people in Beresford, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beresford, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Beresford, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 164 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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