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Chancellor

South Dakota · 300 residents · 0.22 sq mi
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Chancellor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
300
−9%since 2000
from 328 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,364 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 1,491 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+13%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2002603213814411990201020202024Chancellor
2024421
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,917
+48%since 2000
from $18,156 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.7%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$116,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.6% in 2000
18.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+34%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(320)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(21)
Diversity Score20.4%(61)
Diversity Score
20
+2529%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.7 min
+106%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2011
from 75.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.2%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 76.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Chancellor, South Dakota?

Chancellor, South Dakota has about 300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Chancellor, South Dakota earns about $54,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Chancellor, South Dakota expensive?

In Chancellor, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $116,100.

How educated are people in Chancellor, South Dakota?

About 16.0% of adults age 25 and over in Chancellor, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Chancellor, South Dakota?

About 14.7% of people in Chancellor, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Chancellor, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Chancellor, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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