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Chamberlain

South Dakota · 2,473 residents · 4.479 sq mi
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Chamberlain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,461. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,473
+6%since 2000
from 2,338 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
552 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 522 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+13%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Chamberlain
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,461
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,487 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,130
+106%since 2000
from $17,018 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.8%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,600
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$611
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+55%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72%(1,780)
Black1.1%(28)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(78)
Asian1%(25)
Other22.8%(565)
Diversity Score53.7%(1,329)
Diversity Score
54
+1050%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.0 min
−17%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 77.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.1%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−84.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chamberlain, South Dakota?

Chamberlain, South Dakota has about 2,473 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chamberlain, South Dakota earns about $50,461 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 $153,600, and the typical rent is about $611 a month.

How educated are people in Chamberlain, South Dakota?

About 28.4% 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 16.3% 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 126 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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