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Farmer

South Dakota · 16 residents (2025 est.) · 0.083 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 6.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 6.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
31
+72%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
373 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 217 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
6.8
−83%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0193857761990201020202024Farmer
202431
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,377
+67%since 2000
from $10,976 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.189
−31%since 2019
from 0.273 in 2019
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade75%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(17)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.1%(27)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.9%(4)
Diversity Score28.1%(9)
Diversity Score
28
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+36.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2013
from 0.0% in 2013
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.0%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−75.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
Female
51.6%
−26.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2013
from 33.3% in 2013
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
77.4%
−22.6 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2017
from 0.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
38.9%
−61.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Farmer, South Dakota?

Farmer, South Dakota has about 31 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Farmer, South Dakota?

About 16.7% of adults age 25 and over in Farmer, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Farmer, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Farmer, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Farmer, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Farmer, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 107 percent over that period.

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