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Boulder Canyon

South Dakota · 841 residents · 3.059 sq mi
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Boulder Canyon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,281. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 73% since 2023. Median home value is $597,800. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

841
+73%since 2023
from 487 in 2023
2020 – 2024
275 / sq mi
+73%since 2023
from 159 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
53.0
+40%since 2023
from 37.9 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
45255866477087620202024Boulder Canyon
2024841
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$74,281
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,846 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$39,837
Unchangedsince 2023
from $39,779 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.323
+17%since 2023
from 0.277 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade24.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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

$597,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $510,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
68.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2023
from 52.2% in 2023
32.0% rent
10.2%
−19.2 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
13.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
8.0
+13%since 2023
from 7.1 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic71%(346)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.3%(128)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(13)
Diversity Score53.2%(259)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.4%(567)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino19.9%(167)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(107)
Diversity Score61.2%(515)
61
+15%since 2023
from 53 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
10.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

49.7 min
+34%since 2023
from 37.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
60.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 58.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
28.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
8.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
33.8%
+15.4 ptssince 2023
from 18.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

41.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.5% in 2023
58.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
16.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 21.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
19.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 96.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Boulder Canyon, South Dakota?

Boulder Canyon, South Dakota has about 841 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Boulder Canyon, South Dakota?

The typical household in Boulder Canyon, South Dakota earns about $74,281 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Boulder Canyon, South Dakota expensive?

In Boulder Canyon, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $597,800.

How educated are people in Boulder Canyon, South Dakota?

About 37.7% of adults age 25 and over in Boulder Canyon, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Boulder Canyon, South Dakota?

About 1.1% of people in Boulder Canyon, 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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