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Fruitdale

South Dakota · 80 residents (2025 est.) · 0.274 sq mi
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Fruitdale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,450. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 72 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $164,400. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 57.5% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 20.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 92%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

134
+116%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2025
489 / sq mi
+116%since 2000
from 226 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
20.5
−47%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:80 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
1447801121451990201020202024Fruitdale
2024134
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,450
−64%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$10,813
−1%since 2000
from $10,932 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
57.5%
+54.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.377
−9%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade41.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$164,400
+92%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
89.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
10.2% rent
2.0%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
90.9%
+78.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
9.4
+427%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic51.5%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other48.5%(65)
Diversity Score62.4%(84)
62
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.2%
+31.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+34.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 19.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
95.7%
+29.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
4.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
35.7%
−7.7 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
8.3%
−43.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
41.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.2%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
20.1%
−17.4 ptssince 2012
from 37.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
11.9%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+34.3 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fruitdale, South Dakota?

Fruitdale, South Dakota has about 134 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Fruitdale, South Dakota earns about $17,450 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fruitdale, South Dakota expensive?

In Fruitdale, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $164,400.

How educated are people in Fruitdale, South Dakota?

About 42.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fruitdale, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fruitdale, South Dakota?

About 57.5% of people in Fruitdale, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fruitdale, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fruitdale, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 436 percent over that period.

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

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