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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Erwin

South Dakota · 42 residents · 0.476 sq mi
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Erwin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $12,292. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 16 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 63.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 63.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

42
−28%vs 2000
vs 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
88 / sq mi
−28%vs 2000
vs 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
63.5
+22%vs 2000
vs 52.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
274870911121990201020202024Erwin
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$12,292
−51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $33,125 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,324
−34%vs 2000
vs $15,661 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.9%
+11.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $15,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2023
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
1.2
+162%vs 2000
vs 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.7%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.2%
−18.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

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Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Erwin, South Dakota?

Erwin, South Dakota has about 42 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Erwin, South Dakota earns about $12,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Erwin, South Dakota expensive?

In Erwin, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $14,999.

How educated are people in Erwin, South Dakota?

About 7.7% of adults age 25 and over in Erwin, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Erwin, South Dakota?

About 11.9% of people in Erwin, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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