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Bullhead

South Dakota · 294 residents · 3.014 sq mi
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Bullhead has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,589. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 67.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 57% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
23% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
294
−5%since 2000
from 308 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 102 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
19.7
−1%since 2000
from 19.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1502653814966121990201020202024Bullhead
2024294
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,589
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,640
+90%since 2000
from $4,029 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
67.0%
+20.5 ptssince 2000
from 46.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.464
+14%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction14.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$592
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $220 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
22.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.4% in 2000
77.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
+38.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.6%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(192)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other99%(291)
Diversity Score2.5%(7)
Diversity Score
3
−96%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
81.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
−9%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
40.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
29.6%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
47.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
+34.5 ptssince 2011
from 22.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
59.3%
+38.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.9%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.6%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+6.8 ptssince 2012
from 5.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.3%
−53.1 ptssince 2013
from 70.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.2%
+57.9 ptssince 2017
from 33.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
74.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 80.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bullhead, South Dakota?

Bullhead, South Dakota has about 294 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bullhead, South Dakota earns about $32,589 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bullhead, South Dakota expensive?

In Bullhead, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $592 a month.

How educated are people in Bullhead, South Dakota?

About 8.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bullhead, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bullhead, South Dakota?

About 67.0% of people in Bullhead, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bullhead, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bullhead, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 106 residents, a change of about 56 percent over that period.

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