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Emery

South Dakota · 484 residents · 0.457 sq mi
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Emery has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $100,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
484
+10%since 2000
from 439 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,059 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 961 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
−14%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3874354835315791990201020202024Emery
2024539
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,958 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,522
+53%since 2000
from $17,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information13.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,400
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$813
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+47%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(439)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.8%(459)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score4.7%(23)
Diversity Score
5
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 68.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.9%
+4.8 ptssince 2011
from 66.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−78.4 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Emery, South Dakota?

Emery, South Dakota has about 484 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Emery, South Dakota earns about $61,250 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 $100,400, and the typical rent is about $813 a month.

How educated are people in Emery, South Dakota?

About 13.9% 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 9.6% 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 81 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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