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Bushnell

South Dakota · 71 residents · 0.713 sq mi
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Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $65,000. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
71
−5%since 2000
from 75 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
100 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 105 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+11%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
456075901051990201020202024Bushnell
202466
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$37,921
+143%since 2000
from $15,619 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing12.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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

Median home value
$65,000
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$338
−61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $575 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 71.9% in 2000
14.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other17.6%(13)
Diversity Score40.4%(29)
Diversity Score
40
+429%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.9%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.1%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 97.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+114%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.4%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 86.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.3%
−56.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Female
38.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.8%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bushnell, South Dakota?

Bushnell, South Dakota has about 71 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Bushnell, South Dakota expensive?

In Bushnell, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $65,000, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Bushnell, South Dakota?

About 41.9% 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 0.0% 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 11 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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