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Frederick

South Dakota · 215 residents · 1.354 sq mi
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Frederick has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 40 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,300. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
215
−16%since 2000
from 255 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
159 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 188 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
+19%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1431942462983491990201020202024Frederick
2024160
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,750
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,673
+121%since 2000
from $13,881 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+32.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
84.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
15.8% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−14%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93%(200)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(7)
Diversity Score15%(32)
Diversity Score
15
+1406%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.3%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 72.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.0%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.5%
−79.6 ptssince 2013
from 95.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frederick, South Dakota?

Frederick, South Dakota has about 215 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Frederick, South Dakota earns about $68,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frederick, South Dakota expensive?

In Frederick, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $66,300.

How educated are people in Frederick, South Dakota?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Frederick, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frederick, South Dakota?

About 10.9% of people in Frederick, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frederick, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Frederick, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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