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Doland

South Dakota · 196 residents (2025 est.) · 0.588 sq mi
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Doland has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,922. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 88 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $59,200. With a median age of 56.8, 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 56.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
209
−30%since 2000
from 297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
355 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 505 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
56.8
+55%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:196 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1461992533063591990201020202024Doland
2024209
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,922
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$47,944
+175%since 2000
from $17,437 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
+13%since 2010
from 0.384 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,200
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
91.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
8.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.4%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
+49%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(287)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(182)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.9%(27)
Diversity Score28.1%(59)
Diversity Score
28
+727%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 86.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+154%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
2.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 5.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2011
from 80.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
34.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.3%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.6%
−75.3 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.7%
+19.8 ptssince 2017
from 72.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2016
from 2.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Doland, South Dakota?

Doland, South Dakota has about 209 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Doland, South Dakota?

The typical household in Doland, South Dakota earns about $64,922 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Doland, South Dakota expensive?

In Doland, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $59,200, and the typical rent is about $710 a month.

How educated are people in Doland, South Dakota?

About 6.6% of adults age 25 and over in Doland, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Doland, South Dakota?

About 12.9% of people in Doland, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Doland, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Doland, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 132 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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