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Erwin

South Dakota · 40 residents · 0.476 sq mi
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Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 18 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $39,200. With a median age of 58.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 58.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40
−31%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
84 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.5
+13%since 2000
from 52.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
274870911121990201020202024Erwin
2024105
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$23,270
+49%since 2000
from $15,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.2%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing4.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,200
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2023
Owner-occupied
89.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
10.5% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.9%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
−13%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 88.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−18.3 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.5%
−61.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
57.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−89.4 ptssince 2013
from 89.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Erwin, South Dakota?

Erwin, South Dakota has about 40 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Erwin, South Dakota expensive?

In Erwin, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $39,200.

How educated are people in Erwin, South Dakota?

About 18.4% 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 22.2% of people in Erwin, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Erwin, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Erwin, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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