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Big Stone City

South Dakota · 467 residents · 1.198 sq mi
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Big Stone City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,981. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 138 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $75,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
467
−23%since 2000
from 605 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
390 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+21%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3764835916988051990201020202024Big Stone City
2024706
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,981
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,500
+6%since 2000
from $19,297 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.475
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services6.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$386
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−44.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.3% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+67%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(600)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(456)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.2%(20)
Diversity Score
4
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 9.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.7%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Female
56.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Big Stone City, South Dakota?

Big Stone City, South Dakota has about 467 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Big Stone City, South Dakota?

The typical household in Big Stone City, South Dakota earns about $32,981 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Big Stone City, South Dakota expensive?

In Big Stone City, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $75,000, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Big Stone City, South Dakota?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Big Stone City, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Big Stone City, South Dakota?

About 14.3% of people in Big Stone City, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Big Stone City, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Big Stone City, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 215 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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