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Bonesteel

South Dakota · 275 residents · 0.354 sq mi
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Bonesteel has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,417. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−7%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
777 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 839 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.8
−8%since 2000
from 54.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1982643313974631990201020202024Bonesteel
2024286
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,417
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,389 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,792
+53%since 2000
from $13,621 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.372
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade23.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services10.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance7.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$281
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.2%
−44.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.5% in 2000
25.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+88%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(268)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.9%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.5%(202)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.4%(42)
Diversity Score43.1%(119)
Diversity Score
43
+4559%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.8 min
−9%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
51.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
23.8%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
50.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bonesteel, South Dakota?

Bonesteel, South Dakota has about 275 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bonesteel, South Dakota earns about $35,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bonesteel, South Dakota expensive?

In Bonesteel, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $58,800, and the typical rent is about $281 a month.

How educated are people in Bonesteel, South Dakota?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bonesteel, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bonesteel, South Dakota?

About 7.0% of people in Bonesteel, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bonesteel, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bonesteel, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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