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Estelline

South Dakota · 768 residents · 0.945 sq mi
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Estelline has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,531. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,700. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
768
+14%since 2000
from 675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
813 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.9
−15%since 2000
from 47.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6237138038929821990201020202024Estelline
2024831
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,531
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,679 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,155
+21%since 2000
from $14,967 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade19.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services8.6%
US avg: 7%
Information7.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,700
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$367
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.7%
−40.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
8.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+36%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(656)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(10)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.1%(27)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(710)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(48)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.8%(114)
Diversity Score
15
+265%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.0%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+36%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.9%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.8%
−38.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estelline, South Dakota?

Estelline, South Dakota has about 768 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Estelline, South Dakota earns about $34,531 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Estelline, South Dakota expensive?

In Estelline, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $73,700, and the typical rent is about $367 a month.

How educated are people in Estelline, South Dakota?

About 13.5% of adults age 25 and over in Estelline, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Estelline, South Dakota?

About 8.8% of people in Estelline, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Estelline, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Estelline, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 115 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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