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Blunt

South Dakota · 342 residents · 0.487 sq mi
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Blunt has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,478. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 18% 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 $98,000. Poverty is rare here, at 1.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
342
−8%since 2000
from 370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
702 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 760 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
−9%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1912603293984671990201020202024Blunt
2024216
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,478
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,377
+100%since 2000
from $14,155 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,000
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$811
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+41%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(351)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(13)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.3%(261)
Black0.6%(2)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(27)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.8%(47)
Diversity Score46.9%(160)
Diversity Score
47
+1255%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
41.2%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
42.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−54.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blunt, South Dakota?

Blunt, South Dakota has about 342 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Blunt, South Dakota earns about $53,478 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blunt, South Dakota expensive?

In Blunt, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $98,000, and the typical rent is about $811 a month.

How educated are people in Blunt, South Dakota?

About 17.9% of adults age 25 and over in Blunt, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blunt, South Dakota?

About 1.6% of people in Blunt, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blunt, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Blunt, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 25 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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