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Dell Rapids

South Dakota · 3,852 residents (2025 est.) · 2.254 sq mi
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Dell Rapids is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $100,170. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $301,700. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 33% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 81%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,905
+31%since 2000
from 2,980 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,732 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 1,322 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
39.3
+9%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,852 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Dell Rapids
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,170
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,572 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,052
+148%since 2000
from $17,731 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.9%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.383
−6%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$301,700
+81%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $91,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$962
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.3%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
+40%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
82
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(2,926)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(19)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.2%(3,599)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(139)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.3%(167)
Diversity Score18.4%(720)
Diversity Score
18
+684%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.9%
+17.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+91%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
2.9%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
43.4%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.1%
−92.2 ptssince 2013
from 96.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2017
from 77.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dell Rapids, South Dakota?

Dell Rapids, South Dakota has about 3,905 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dell Rapids, South Dakota?

The typical household in Dell Rapids, South Dakota earns about $100,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dell Rapids, South Dakota expensive?

In Dell Rapids, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $301,700, and the typical rent is about $962 a month.

How educated are people in Dell Rapids, South Dakota?

About 38.9% of adults age 25 and over in Dell Rapids, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dell Rapids, South Dakota?

About 9.4% of people in Dell Rapids, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dell Rapids, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dell Rapids, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,421 residents, a change of about 57 percent over that period.

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