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De Smet

South Dakota · 1,032 residents (2025 est.) · 1.158 sq mi
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De Smet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,321. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 221 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $165,200. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 101%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
943
−19%since 2000
from 1,164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
814 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+1%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,032 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9111K1K1K1K1990201020202024De Smet
2024943
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,321
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,760 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,346
+169%since 2000
from $15,372 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+32.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.379
−1%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$165,200
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
14.8% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.8%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+51%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(921)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.3%(22)
Diversity Score5.7%(54)
Diversity Score
6
+192%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.7 min
+5%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% 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
2.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.9%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.9%
−4.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.9%
−92.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.7%
+28.6 ptssince 2017
from 58.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Smet, South Dakota?

De Smet, South Dakota has about 943 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in De Smet, South Dakota?

The typical household in De Smet, South Dakota earns about $67,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is De Smet, South Dakota expensive?

In De Smet, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $165,200, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in De Smet, South Dakota?

About 22.1% of adults age 25 and over in De Smet, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in De Smet, South Dakota?

About 4.6% of people in De Smet, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has De Smet, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, De Smet, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 222 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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