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Estelline

South Dakota · 749 residents · 0.945 sq mi
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Estelline has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,182. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
749
+11%since 2000
from 675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
793 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 714 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
−18%since 2000
from 47.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6237138038929821990201020202024Estelline
2024831
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,182
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,679 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,114
+48%since 2000
from $14,967 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade26.1%
US avg: 10%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance2.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+7%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.2%(623)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(99)
Asian0.7%(5)
Other3.8%(29)
Diversity Score38%(284)
Diversity Score
38
+835%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.4%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+54%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.7%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.2%
−30.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Estelline, South Dakota?

Estelline, South Dakota has about 749 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Estelline, South Dakota earns about $58,182 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 $97,300, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Estelline, South Dakota?

About 22.3% 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 4.2% 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 96 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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