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Claire City

South Dakota · 76 residents · 0.183 sq mi
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Claire City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,167. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,000. With a median age of 44.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
−11%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
415 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 464 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.5
+18%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
567084981121990201020202024Claire City
2024107
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,167
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,156 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,651
+21%since 2000
from $17,074 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.0%
+36.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.297
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services12.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.4%
−49.5 ptssince 2000
from 91.9% in 2000
21.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
62.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
+12%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(60)
Black1.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other41%(31)
Diversity Score61.8%(47)
Diversity Score
62
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
−36%since 2000
from 20.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
12.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
36.4%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.2%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claire City, South Dakota?

Claire City, South Dakota has about 76 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Claire City, South Dakota?

The typical household in Claire City, South Dakota earns about $44,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Claire City, South Dakota expensive?

In Claire City, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $44,000, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Claire City, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Claire City, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claire City, South Dakota?

About 41.0% of people in Claire City, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claire City, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Claire City, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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