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Cow Creek

South Dakota · 30 residents · 1.836 sq mi
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Cow Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,125. Population has fallen 36% since 2011, a loss of 17 residents. Median home value is $33,100. With a median age of 59.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 63% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% 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

30
−36%vs 2011
vs 47 in 2011
2010 – 2024
16 / sq mi
−36%vs 2011
vs 26 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
59.0
+25%vs 2011
vs 47.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
5305579104201020202024Cow Creek
202469
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,125
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $21,250 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
$11,723
+4%vs 2011
vs $11,230 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
20.9%
+6.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.222
+10%vs 2011
vs 0.201 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade28.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information25%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$33,100
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $34,100 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
50.0%
−20.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.8% in 2011
0.0% rent
67.9%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 70.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
66.7%
+7.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
1.9
+20%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.8%(6)
Diversity Score27.8%(13)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(29)
Black3.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.1%(2)
8
−71%vs 2011
vs 28 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 25.9% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

67.9%
+4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
32.1%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

81.4%
−8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.4% in 2011
18.6%
+8.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.6% in 2011
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Cow Creek, South Dakota?

Cow Creek, South Dakota has about 30 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cow Creek, South Dakota earns about $17,125 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 $33,100.

How educated are people in Cow Creek, South Dakota?

About 20.7% 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 20.9% 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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