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Eagle Butte

South Dakota · 1,318 residents · 1.362 sq mi
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Eagle Butte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,953. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 699 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,000. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,318
+113%since 2000
from 619 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
+113%since 2000
from 454 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.8
−5%since 2000
from 23.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3856879891K2K1990201020202024Eagle Butte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,953
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,611 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,420
+2%since 2000
from $9,192 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
40.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 47.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.496
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$355
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.0%
−27.8 ptssince 2000
from 45.8% in 2000
59.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+85%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.3%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(96)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.6%(87)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(57)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other89.4%(1,178)
Diversity Score25.7%(339)
Diversity Score
26
+67%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 8.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
60.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
22.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
4.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
27.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.0%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Eagle Butte, South Dakota?

Eagle Butte, South Dakota has about 1,318 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Eagle Butte, South Dakota?

The typical household in Eagle Butte, South Dakota earns about $21,953 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Eagle Butte, South Dakota expensive?

In Eagle Butte, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $60,000, and the typical rent is about $355 a month.

How educated are people in Eagle Butte, South Dakota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Eagle Butte, South Dakota?

About 40.0% of people in Eagle Butte, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Eagle Butte, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Eagle Butte, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 832 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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

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