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Blucksberg Mountain

South Dakota · 692 residents · 0.669 sq mi
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Blucksberg Mountain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $89,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $328,900. With a median age of 53.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 8%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
692
+1%since 2023
from 683 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,034 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,021 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
53.3
−1%since 2023
from 53.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
402481560639718201020202024Blucksberg Mountain
2024692
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,500
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,658 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$48,282
+6%since 2023
from $45,510 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
64.1%
−12.1 ptssince 2023
from 76.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
+11%since 2023
from 0.334 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services4.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

Median home value
$328,900
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $347,200 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
89.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.5% in 2023
10.9% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.7
+1%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic78.6%(537)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.4%(146)
Diversity Score42%(287)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74%(512)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other26%(180)
Diversity Score48.1%(333)
Diversity Score
48
+15%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 26.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
74.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 69.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% 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
67.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 66.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
37.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
Female
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 27.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 5.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.8%
−10.2 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 92.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota?

Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota has about 692 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota?

The typical household in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota earns about $89,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota expensive?

In Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $328,900.

How educated are people in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota?

About 4.3% of people in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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