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Bison

South Dakota · 302 residents · 0.993 sq mi
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Bison has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,500. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $64,600. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
302
−19%since 2000
from 373 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
304 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 376 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.0
+4%since 2000
from 45.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2392963534094661990201020202024Bison
2024406
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,500
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,926
+66%since 2000
from $19,856 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.9%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance15.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services13.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,600
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$771
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
26.2% rent
Afford Score
1.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.5%(371)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other3.1%(9)
Diversity Score9.1%(27)
Diversity Score
9
+1252%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
8.3 min
−7%since 2000
from 8.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.2%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.8%
−81.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bison, South Dakota?

Bison, South Dakota has about 302 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bison, South Dakota earns about $57,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bison, South Dakota expensive?

In Bison, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $64,600, and the typical rent is about $771 a month.

How educated are people in Bison, South Dakota?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bison, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bison, South Dakota?

About 5.9% of people in Bison, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bison, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bison, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 145 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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