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De Smet

South Dakota · 1,164 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 $27,760. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $45,200. With a median age of 46.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 46.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,164
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,165 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,005 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1,006 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
46.8
+6%since 1990
from 44.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9111K1K1K1K1990201020202024De Smet
2024943
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,760
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,211 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,372
+51%since 1990
from $10,161 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.1%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 7.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$299
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $197 in 1990
US average: $602
71.4%
−3.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
28.6% rent
1.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(1,163)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.4%(5)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score1.9%(23)
2
+355%since 1990
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 13.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.8%
+4.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.1 min
−52%since 1990
from 23.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in De Smet, South Dakota?

De Smet, South Dakota has about 1,164 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in De Smet, South Dakota earns about $27,760 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 $45,200, and the typical rent is about $299 a month.

How educated are people in De Smet, South Dakota?

About 16.1% 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 11.1% 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 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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