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Dolton

South Dakota · 37 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Dolton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,107. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $10,800. With a median age of 49.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 59% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 55%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

37
−10%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2025
145 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
49.8
+3%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
13314865831990201020202024Dolton
202421
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,107
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$15,200
+18%since 2000
from $12,833 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
24.4%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.325
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction26.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information26.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$10,800
−55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$725
from $0 in 2000
US average: $853
11.1%
−77.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
22.2% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
0.6
−26%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.3%(3)
7
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.0 min
+21%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
60.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
40.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

58.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
41.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
5.7%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Dolton, South Dakota?

Dolton, South Dakota has about 37 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Dolton, South Dakota earns about $19,107 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 $10,800, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

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 24.4% 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 17 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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