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Dakota Dunes

South Dakota · 3,936 residents · 2.469 sq mi
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Dakota Dunes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $136,125. Population has declined 5% since 2023. 60% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $565,600. Poverty is rare here, at 2.4% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
60% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

3,936
−5%since 2023
from 4,129 in 2023
2015 – 2024
1,594 / sq mi
−5%since 2023
from 1,672 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.6
+1%since 2023
from 42.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20152024
3K3K3K4K4K201520202024Dakota Dunes
20244K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$136,125
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $123,438 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2015 – 2024
$79,557
+16%since 2023
from $68,587 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
74.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 69.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.8% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.488
+4%since 2023
from 0.471 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$565,600
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $495,000 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2015 – 2024
$1,225
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,211 in 2023
US average: $1,442
67.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 66.5% in 2023
33.0% rent
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 1.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
14.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
37.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
4.2
+4%since 2023
from 4.0 in 2023
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(3,607)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(284)
Asian3.5%(144)
Other2.3%(94)
Diversity Score28.8%(1,189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89%(3,504)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9%(353)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(79)
Diversity Score24.9%(979)
25
−14%since 2023
from 29 in 2023
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

59.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 60.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 99.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
22.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 24.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
Unchangedsince 2023
from 12.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
84.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 86.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
4.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 6.6% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.1% 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

3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.9% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
66.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 61.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
6.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
56.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
46.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 46.6% in 2023
1.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
90.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 87.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
98.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota?

Dakota Dunes, South Dakota has about 3,936 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota earns about $136,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dakota Dunes, South Dakota expensive?

In Dakota Dunes, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $565,600, and the typical rent is about $1,225 a month.

How educated are people in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota?

About 59.8% of adults age 25 and over in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota?

About 2.4% of people in Dakota Dunes, 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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