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Bushnell

South Dakota · 65 residents · 0.713 sq mi
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Bushnell has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $43,750. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value is $69,400. With a median age of 43.6, 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 43.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
65
−13%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
91 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.6
+24%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
456075901051990201020202024Bushnell
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,750
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,986
+22%since 2000
from $15,619 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.286
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade39.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
21.4% rent
Vacancy rate
26.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
6.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+32%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.7%(62)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(1)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.6%(6)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.5%(12)
Diversity Score35.2%(23)
Diversity Score
35
+361%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.7%
+24.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+90%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.2%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.8%
−43.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
39.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−43.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bushnell, South Dakota?

Bushnell, South Dakota has about 65 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bushnell, South Dakota earns about $43,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bushnell, South Dakota expensive?

In Bushnell, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $69,400, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Bushnell, South Dakota?

About 35.7% of adults age 25 and over in Bushnell, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bushnell, South Dakota?

About 9.9% of people in Bushnell, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bushnell, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Bushnell, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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