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CITY · 2020 ACS

Cow Creek

South Dakota · 52 residents · 1.836 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. With a median age of 58.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

52
+4%since 2019
from 50 in 2019
2010 – 2024
28 / sq mi
+4%since 2019
from 27 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
58.3
+38%since 2019
from 42.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
5305579104201020202024Cow Creek
202469
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,202
−13%since 2019
from $53,088 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other16%(8)
Diversity Score33.6%(17)
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.3%(12)
Diversity Score44.4%(23)
44
+32%since 2019
from 34 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.4%
−25.0 ptssince 2019
from 47.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
13.2%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 23.7% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
US average: 26.9
31.3%
−35.4 ptssince 2019
from 66.7% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
63.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2019
from 63.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
86.0%
+39.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

75.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2019
from 60.0% in 2019
24.4%
−15.6 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Cow Creek, South Dakota?

Cow Creek, South Dakota has about 52 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Cow Creek, South Dakota?

About 22.4% 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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