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Dante

South Dakota · 71 residents (2025 est.) · 0.5 sq mi
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Dante is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,250. Population has grown 46% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $170,800. At a median age of 21.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 5.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 436%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
120
+46%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
240 / sq mi
+46%since 2000
from 164 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
21.5
−34%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:71 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
70861031191361990201020202024Dante
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,250
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,202
+113%since 2000
from $14,197 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
66.7%
+46.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.261
−23%since 2010
from 0.340 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information19.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,800
+436%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.6%
−9.4 ptssince 2000
from 90.0% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
10.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+229%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
92
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.2%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.8%(7)
Diversity Score13.7%(16)
Diversity Score
14
+106%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.4%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.3%
+14.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
−46.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2012
from 3.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.7%
−66.9 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
97.2%
+29.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dante, South Dakota?

Dante, South Dakota has about 120 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dante, South Dakota earns about $106,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dante, South Dakota expensive?

In Dante, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $170,800.

How educated are people in Dante, South Dakota?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dante, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dante, South Dakota?

About 5.8% of people in Dante, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dante, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dante, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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