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Ethan

South Dakota · 330 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Ethan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $37,917. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $54,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 133%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

330
+10%since 1990
from 300 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,294 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,176 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.7
+12%since 1990
from 29.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2292823353884411990201020202024Ethan
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,917
+144%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $11,786 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,897
+164%since 1990
from $5,638 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.4%
−24.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$54,400
+133%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$371
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $281 in 1990
US average: $602
72.9%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.9% in 1990
27.1% rent
1.4
−4%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic100%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(326)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2.3%(7)
2
from 0 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
+7.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
85.4%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 79.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.2 min
−47%since 1990
from 17.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ethan, South Dakota?

Ethan, South Dakota has about 330 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Ethan, South Dakota earns about $37,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ethan, South Dakota expensive?

In Ethan, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $54,400, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Ethan, South Dakota?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ethan, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ethan, South Dakota?

About 8.4% of people in Ethan, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ethan, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ethan, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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