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Dolton

South Dakota · 39 residents (2025 est.) · 0.256 sq mi
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Dolton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,929. Population has fallen 49% since 2000, a loss of 20 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $160,600. With a median age of 60.1, 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 60.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 369%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21
−49%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
82 / sq mi
−49%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.1
+24%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:39 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
13314865831990201020202024Dolton
202421
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,929
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$81,967
+539%since 2000
from $12,833 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+34%since 2010
from 0.325 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance70.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical70.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information29.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$160,600
+369%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
6.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.7%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+230%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+27.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
58.8%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
81.0%
+23.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
28.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
23.8%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−54.0 ptssince 2013
from 58.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
18.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2017
from 15.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dolton, South Dakota?

Dolton, South Dakota has about 21 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dolton, South Dakota earns about $63,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dolton, South Dakota expensive?

In Dolton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $160,600.

How educated are people in Dolton, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Dolton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dolton, South Dakota?

About 4.8% of people in Dolton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dolton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Dolton, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -61 percent over that period.

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