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Claremont

South Dakota · 107 residents (2025 est.) · 0.251 sq mi
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Claremont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 24 residents. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
95% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106
−18%since 2000
from 130 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
422 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 518 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.5
−10%since 2000
from 45.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:107 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
36721081441801990201020202024Claremont
2024106
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,678
+338%since 2000
from $9,505 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.2%
+29.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+83%since 2010
from 0.256 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction13.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade1.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
94.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
5.5% rent
Vacancy rate
8.3%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
1.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2021
from 0.0% in 2021
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(99)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.7%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(1)
Diversity Score15.6%(16)
Diversity Score
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.1%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 87.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+46%since 2000
from 18.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
82.8%
+39.3 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.9%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.8%
−82.6 ptssince 2013
from 85.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.3%
+33.8 ptssince 2017
from 53.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+14.8 ptssince 2016
from 85.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2016
from 13.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Claremont, South Dakota?

Claremont, South Dakota has about 106 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Claremont, South Dakota earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Claremont, South Dakota?

About 24.1% of adults age 25 and over in Claremont, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Claremont, South Dakota?

About 9.4% of people in Claremont, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Claremont, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Claremont, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 7 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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