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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

De Smet

South Dakota · 1,165 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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De Smet has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,211. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $31,300. With a median age of 44.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 44.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,165
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,006 / sq mi
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
44.2
−6%vs 2000
vs 46.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9111K1K1K1K1990201020202024De Smet
2024943
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,211
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,760 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,161
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,372 in 2000
US average: $14,340
7.3%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$197
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $299 in 2000
US average: $450
74.7%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 71.4% in 2000
25.3% rent
1.6
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score0.4%(5)
0
−78%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.4%
−2.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.1% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
73.5%
−4.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.6%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.1 min
+108%vs 2000
vs 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in De Smet, South Dakota?

De Smet, South Dakota has about 1,165 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in De Smet, South Dakota earns about $19,211 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 $31,300, and the typical rent is about $197 a month.

How educated are people in De Smet, South Dakota?

About 13.4% 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 7.3% of people in De Smet, 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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