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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Chamberlain

South Dakota · 2,347 residents · 4.479 sq mi
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Chamberlain has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $48,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 34.1
US median: 33.0
More educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,347
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 2,338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
524 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
34.1
−10%vs 2000
vs 38.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chamberlain
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,094
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,487 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$11,628
−32%vs 2000
vs $17,018 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.1%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$48,500
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $67,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$255
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $390 in 2000
US average: $450
65.2%
+3.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 62.2% in 2000
34.8% rent
2.2
+11%vs 2000
vs 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic91%(2,136)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(206)
Diversity Score22.1%(518)
22
+373%vs 2000
vs 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
−4.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
79.2%
−4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 83.3% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
7.5%
+1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Chamberlain, South Dakota?

Chamberlain, South Dakota has about 2,347 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Chamberlain, South Dakota earns about $22,094 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 $48,500, and the typical rent is about $255 a month.

How educated are people in Chamberlain, South Dakota?

About 24.3% 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 16.1% of people in Chamberlain, 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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