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CITY · 2020 ACS

Boulder Canyon

South Dakota · 561 residents · 3.059 sq mi
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Boulder Canyon has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,742. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. With a median age of 57.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
94% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

561
+10%vs 2021
vs 508 in 2021
2020 – 2024
183 / sq mi
+10%vs 2021
vs 166 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
57.9
+5%vs 2021
vs 55.0 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
45255866477087620202024Boulder Canyon
2024841
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$61,742
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $63,800 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$40,972
+3%vs 2021
vs $39,853 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.5%
+7.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 29.3% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
5.8%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 4.5% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade44.5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$248,000
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
94.1%
+43.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 50.9% in 2021
5.9% rent
4.0
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic63%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino26.4%(134)
Asian8.3%(42)
Other2.4%(12)
Diversity Score65.8%(334)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(517)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(14)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(38)
7
−90%vs 2021
vs 66 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.0%
+9.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.1% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
14.1%
+3.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 11.1% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.2 min
+17%vs 2021
vs 32.6 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
55.5%
−7.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 62.8% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
56.5%
−8.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 65.1% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
20.0%
−3.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 23.4% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

39.4%
+0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 38.8% in 2021
60.6%
−0.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.2% in 2021
0.0%
−2.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.4% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
32.8%
+5.4 ptsvs 2021
vs 27.4% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Boulder Canyon, South Dakota?

Boulder Canyon, South Dakota has about 561 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Boulder Canyon, South Dakota earns about $61,742 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 $248,000.

How educated are people in Boulder Canyon, South Dakota?

About 37.0% 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 5.8% 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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