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Dolton

South Dakota · 34 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 7 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 37.1% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
75% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34
−17%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
133 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 160 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13314865831990201020202024Dolton
202421
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,856
+55%since 2000
from $12,833 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.1%
+37.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Transportation & warehousing18.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade15.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
75.0%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.9% in 2000
25.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(32)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.3%(11)
Diversity Score47.5%(16)
Diversity Score
48
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: 32.9%
High school or higher
72.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−11%since 2000
from 26.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.4%
+16.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.9%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.9%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
37.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.0%
−37.8 ptssince 2013
from 58.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dolton, South Dakota?

Dolton, South Dakota has about 34 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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 37.1% 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 20 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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