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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Crooks

South Dakota · 859 residents · 1.291 sq mi
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Crooks is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $54,583. Population has grown 31% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $91,100. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 55% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
859
+31%since 1990
from 657 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.9
+13%since 1990
from 26.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5678371K1K2K1990201020202024Crooks
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 58.1%(70)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 910.2%(88)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1410%(86)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 199.2%(79)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 245.9%(51)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.8%(136)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4418.4%(158)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.8%(127)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 644.2%(36)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 741.3%(11)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 841.5%(13)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over0.5%(4)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,583
+41%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,318 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,512
+93%since 1990
from $9,085 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
1.7%
−4.7 ptssince 1990
from 6.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,100
+44%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$628
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $400 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
85.1%
−4.9 ptssince 1990
from 90.0% in 1990
14.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(648)
Black0.6%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(843)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.2%(2)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Asian origin
Korean0.4%(5)
Ancestry
German39.4%(500)
Norwegian15.6%(198)
Irish11.5%(146)
American4.8%(61)
English4.7%(59)
Dutch3.5%(45)
Danish2.8%(36)
Swedish2.8%(36)
Scottish2.3%(29)
Polish1.4%(18)
French0.9%(11)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.6%(7)
British0.5%(6)
Hungarian0.3%(4)
Italian0.2%(3)
Welsh0.2%(3)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.6%
+12.9 ptssince 1990
from 80.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.4 min
−36%since 1990
from 17.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.1%(79)
Married67.3%(204)
Widowed0.7%(2)
Divorced5.9%(18)
Women 15+
Never married24.2%(80)
Married66.7%(220)
Widowed2.4%(8)
Divorced6.7%(22)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crooks, South Dakota?

Crooks, South Dakota has about 859 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Crooks, South Dakota earns about $54,583 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crooks, South Dakota expensive?

In Crooks, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $91,100, and the typical rent is about $628 a month.

How educated are people in Crooks, South Dakota?

About 15.3% of adults age 25 and over in Crooks, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crooks, South Dakota?

About 1.7% of people in Crooks, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crooks, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Crooks, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 202 residents, a change of about 31 percent over that period.

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