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Dakota Dunes

South Dakota · 4,020 residents · 2.469 sq mi
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Dakota Dunes is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $103,466. Population has grown 27% since 2019. 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $355,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. Households here earn about 73% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
More educated
51% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,020
+27%since 2019
from 3,156 in 2019
2015 – 2024
1,628 / sq mi
+27%since 2019
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
41.0
+9%since 2019
from 37.6 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20152024
3K3K3K4K4K201520202024Dakota Dunes
20244K
201520202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$103,466
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $118,966 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2015 – 2024
$71,098
+8%since 2019
from $65,607 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
70.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2019
from 69.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
5.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 8.1% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services11.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration10.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$355,800
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $326,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2015 – 2024
$1,057
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,049 in 2019
US average: $1,124
70.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 65.9% in 2019
29.4% rent
3.4
+25%since 2019
from 2.7 in 2019
2015 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic84%(2,651)
Black1.8%(56)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(248)
Asian4.4%(140)
Other1.9%(61)
Diversity Score35.7%(1,127)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(3,493)
Black1.6%(66)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(154)
Asian4.1%(166)
Other3.8%(154)
Diversity Score30.6%(1,232)
31
−14%since 2019
from 36 in 2019
2015 – 2024
Section 05

Education

50.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 47.6% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2019
from 97.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
19.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 22.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
−9%since 2019
from 15.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
90.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2019
from 93.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
69.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2019
from 63.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
61.5%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

52.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.5% in 2019
47.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.5% in 2019
8.3%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 13.1% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
1.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2019
from 4.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota?

Dakota Dunes, South Dakota has about 4,020 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota earns about $103,466 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 $355,800, and the typical rent is about $1,057 a month.

How educated are people in Dakota Dunes, South Dakota?

About 50.7% 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 5.8% 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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