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Cow Creek

South Dakota · 69 residents · 1.836 sq mi
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Cow Creek is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $112,778. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 50% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.9
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

69
+8%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2010 – 2024
38 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 35 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
46.4
Unchangedsince 2023
from 46.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
5305579104201020202024Cow Creek
202469
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$112,778
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$41,539
−1%since 2023
from $41,870 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.076
+4973%since 2023
from 0.002 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$427,300
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
76.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 83.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
3.8
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other15.9%(11)
Diversity Score33.5%(23)
34
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

35.1%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 22.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
35.1%
+18.1 ptssince 2023
from 17.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
78.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
72.4%
−18.3 ptssince 2023
from 90.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
21.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 24.5% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
100.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 93.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

75.4%
−5.9 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
24.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
8.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
43.8%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 30.8% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cow Creek, South Dakota?

Cow Creek, South Dakota has about 69 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cow Creek, South Dakota?

The typical household in Cow Creek, South Dakota earns about $112,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cow Creek, South Dakota expensive?

In Cow Creek, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $427,300.

How educated are people in Cow Creek, South Dakota?

About 35.1% of adults age 25 and over in Cow Creek, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cow Creek, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Cow Creek, 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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