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Chamberlain

South Dakota · 2,453 residents (2025 est.) · 4.479 sq mi
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Chamberlain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $76,761. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $224,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,588
+11%since 2000
from 2,338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
578 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.0
+13%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,453 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chamberlain
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$76,761
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,487 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,971
+129%since 2000
from $17,018 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.7%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+46%since 2010
from 0.344 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,300
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+48%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.4%(2,021)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(16)
Asian0.4%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(109)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,880)
Black0.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.2%(600)
Diversity Score52.1%(1,349)
Diversity Score
52
+1016%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.3%
−21.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2012
from 24.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.1%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamberlain, South Dakota?

Chamberlain, South Dakota has about 2,588 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chamberlain, South Dakota earns about $76,761 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chamberlain, South Dakota expensive?

In Chamberlain, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $224,300, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Chamberlain, South Dakota?

About 33.3% of adults age 25 and over in Chamberlain, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chamberlain, South Dakota?

About 12.1% of people in Chamberlain, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chamberlain, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Chamberlain, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 241 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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