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Ethan

South Dakota · 331 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Ethan has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $77,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

331
Unchangedsince 2000
from 330 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,298 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,294 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
33.9
+4%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2292823353884411990201020202024Ethan
2024346
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,417
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$19,194
+29%since 2000
from $14,897 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.309
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical12.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Information3.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$77,800
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$588
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $371 in 2000
US average: $853
50.8%
−22.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
22.3% rent
25.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
22.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.9
+34%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(326)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(323)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(2)
Diversity Score2.5%(8)
3
+13%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 85.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.6 min
+134%since 2000
from 9.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
65.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
22.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
8.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
3.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

11.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
32.9%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
50.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
6.3%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Ethan, South Dakota?

Ethan, South Dakota has about 331 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ethan, South Dakota earns about $40,417 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 $77,800, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Ethan, South Dakota?

About 14.8% 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 5.0% 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 31 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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