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Egan

South Dakota · 251 residents (2025 est.) · 1.067 sq mi
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Egan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $63,482. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 71 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $114,300. With a median age of 49.5, 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 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
194
−27%since 2000
from 265 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
182 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.5
+37%since 2000
from 36.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:251 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1742332933524111990201020202024Egan
2024194
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,482
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,979 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,518
+128%since 2000
from $13,392 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+19.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
+27%since 2010
from 0.296 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information23.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.1%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
5.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+49%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
78
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.4%(154)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.4%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.2%(16)
Diversity Score43.5%(84)
Diversity Score
43
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.7%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 91.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
21.8%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% 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
2.4%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.7%
−21.9 ptssince 2011
from 74.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−19.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
Female
47.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
17.6%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2012
from 25.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 71.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2016
from 99.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Egan, South Dakota?

Egan, South Dakota has about 194 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Egan, South Dakota earns about $63,482 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Egan, South Dakota expensive?

In Egan, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $114,300.

How educated are people in Egan, South Dakota?

About 29.7% of adults age 25 and over in Egan, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Egan, South Dakota?

About 10.8% of people in Egan, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Egan, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Egan, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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