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Flandreau

South Dakota · 2,396 residents (2025 est.) · 1.859 sq mi
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Flandreau has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,157. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $150,400. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,392
+1%since 2000
from 2,376 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,287 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,278 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.5
Unchangedsince 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,396 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Flandreau
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,157
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,090 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,100
+70%since 2000
from $15,895 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.5%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+16%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,400
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $355 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
57.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
42.3% rent
Vacancy rate
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.4%
+37.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+74%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,666)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(25)
Asian1.2%(29)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.1%(217)
2024
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(1,343)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(179)
Asian4.5%(108)
Other31.9%(762)
Diversity Score72%(1,721)
Diversity Score
72
+687%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.7%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
9.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.5 min
+7%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.7%
−7.6 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.5%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.2%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.2%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.7%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.3%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
−68.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.3%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 84.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Flandreau, South Dakota?

Flandreau, South Dakota has about 2,392 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Flandreau, South Dakota earns about $49,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Flandreau, South Dakota expensive?

In Flandreau, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $150,400, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Flandreau, South Dakota?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Flandreau, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Flandreau, South Dakota?

About 21.9% of people in Flandreau, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Flandreau, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Flandreau, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 38 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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

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