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Blucksberg Mountain

South Dakota · 462 residents · 0.669 sq mi
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Blucksberg Mountain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $55,250. Population has fallen 29% since 2011, a loss of 187 residents. Median home value is $181,300. With a median age of 49.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
462
−29%vs 2011
vs 649 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
691 / sq mi
−29%vs 2011
vs 970 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
49.2
+2%vs 2011
vs 48.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
402481560639718201020202024Blucksberg Mountain
2024692
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,250
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $58,654 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,607
−2%vs 2011
vs $30,218 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
−7.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 47.2% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.271
+5%vs 2011
vs 0.259 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$181,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $200,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−22.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.3% in 2011
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 13.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
−4%vs 2011
vs 3.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(606)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(43)
Diversity Score15.5%(100)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(438)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.9%(22)
Diversity Score15%(69)
Diversity Score
15
−3%vs 2011
vs 15 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.8%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 32.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 88.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.3% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+9%vs 2011
vs 20.2 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
94.3%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 97.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.8%
+2.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.8%
+0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.7% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.2%
+1.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 22.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.5% in 2011
Female
48.2%
−3.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.5% in 2011
Foreign born
5.5%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 19.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota?

Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota has about 462 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota earns about $55,250 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 $181,300.

How educated are people in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota?

About 29.8% 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 0.0% of people in Blucksberg Mountain, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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