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Erwin

South Dakota · 45 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 $38,750. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 13 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $14,700. With a median age of 59.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 59.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

45
−22%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
95 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
59.5
+14%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
274870911121990201020202024Erwin
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$38,750
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$21,958
+40%since 2000
from $15,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.319
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$14,700
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
22.7%
−77.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
9.1% rent
47.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
28.6%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.4
−18%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.9%(7)
16
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
−20%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
86.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
4.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
9.1%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

9.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
13.6%
−57.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

44.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
55.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
10.5%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erwin, South Dakota?

Erwin, South Dakota has about 45 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Erwin, South Dakota earns about $38,750 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 $14,700.

How educated are people in Erwin, South Dakota?

About 13.2% 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 13.2% of people in Erwin, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erwin, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Erwin, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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