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Forestburg

South Dakota · 113 residents · 0.53 sq mi
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Forestburg is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $125,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 2023, adding 73 residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 67% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
113
+183%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
213 / sq mi
+183%since 2023
from 75 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.4
−9%since 2023
from 44.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
306193124156201020202024Forestburg
2024113
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$125,083
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $62,500 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,453
−1%since 2023
from $30,885 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
82.9%
+32.9 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2023
from 30.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.201
−35%since 2023
from 0.308 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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
91.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2023
from 77.8% in 2023
8.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 14.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(113)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+21.0 ptssince 2023
from 6.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.2%
+24.7 ptssince 2023
from 61.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.8%
−24.7 ptssince 2023
from 38.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2023
from 81.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
55.2%
+28.2 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
62.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
71.7%
+6.7 ptssince 2023
from 65.0% in 2023
Female
28.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2023
from 35.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.9%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 18.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2023
from 20.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
2.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2023
from 25.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+35.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Forestburg, South Dakota?

Forestburg, South Dakota has about 113 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forestburg, South Dakota earns about $125,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Forestburg, South Dakota?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Forestburg, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Forestburg, South Dakota?

About 10.6% of people in Forestburg, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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