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Emery

South Dakota · 439 residents · 0.457 sq mi
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Emery has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,958. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $32,300. With a median age of 41.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

439
+9%since 1990
from 403 in 1990
1990 – 2025
961 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 882 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.9
−14%since 1990
from 48.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3874354835315791990201020202024Emery
2024539
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,958
+53%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,375 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,324
+111%since 1990
from $8,211 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.2%
−12.9 ptssince 1990
from 18.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,300
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$373
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $191 in 1990
US average: $602
77.9%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 82.1% in 1990
22.1% rent
1.1
−12%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 16.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+11.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.5 min
+31%since 1990
from 13.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emery, South Dakota?

Emery, South Dakota has about 439 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Emery, South Dakota earns about $28,958 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Emery, South Dakota expensive?

In Emery, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $32,300, and the typical rent is about $373 a month.

How educated are people in Emery, South Dakota?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Emery, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Emery, South Dakota?

About 5.2% of people in Emery, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Emery, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Emery, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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

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