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Forestburg

South Dakota · 73 residents · 0.53 sq mi
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Forestburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $14,167. Population has fallen 16% since 2011, a loss of 14 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2011, reaching $48,300. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 69% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 158%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

73
−16%vs 2011
vs 87 in 2011
2010 – 2024
138 / sq mi
−16%vs 2011
vs 164 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
39.5
+30%vs 2011
vs 30.5 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
306193124156201020202024Forestburg
2024113
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$14,167
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,375 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
$16,545
−23%vs 2011
vs $21,456 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
28.6%
+11.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 17.2% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.405
−17%vs 2011
vs 0.489 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services28.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration28.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction14.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$48,300
+158%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $19,300 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2022
40.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
25.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
33.3%
+23.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
3.4
+331%vs 2011
vs 0.8 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(87)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(70)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.3%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.7% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
61.0%
−8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
−3.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

35.4 min
+17%vs 2011
vs 30.1 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
89.3%
+25.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 63.8% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
−14.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
−21.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
10.7%
+10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
7.5%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.4% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
39.3%
+5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

53.6%
−1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 55.2% in 2011
46.4%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.8% in 2011
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
10.7%
+8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Forestburg, South Dakota?

Forestburg, South Dakota has about 73 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Forestburg, South Dakota earns about $14,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Forestburg, South Dakota expensive?

In Forestburg, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $48,300.

How educated are people in Forestburg, South Dakota?

About 7.3% 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 28.6% of people in Forestburg, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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