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De Smet

South Dakota · 1,089 residents · 1.158 sq mi
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De Smet has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,147. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $68,300. With a median age of 49.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,089
−6%since 2000
from 1,164 in 2000
1990 – 2025
940 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
49.6
+6%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
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2024943
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,147
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,760 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$22,854
+49%since 2000
from $15,372 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$68,300
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$363
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $853
34.1%
−37.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.4% in 2000
24.7% rent
4.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
16.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
20.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.5
−7%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(1,071)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.9%(9)
Diversity Score3.7%(41)
4
+92%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.2%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
4.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.7 min
+6%since 2000
from 11.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
83.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
9.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
4.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
32.7%
−32.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
52.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.9% in 2009
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
15.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in De Smet, South Dakota?

De Smet, South Dakota has about 1,089 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in De Smet, South Dakota earns about $45,147 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in De Smet, South Dakota?

About 18.9% 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 6.6% 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 76 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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