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Garden City

South Dakota · 36 residents (2025 est.) · 0.395 sq mi
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Garden City is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $93,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
83% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
+8%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
197 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 182 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
−11%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:36 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
274665831021990201020202024Garden City
202478
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$93,750
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,368
+45%since 2000
from $14,014 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
54.2%
+35.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.281
+33%since 2010
from 0.212 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance33.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical33.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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
83.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
35.1%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(1)
Diversity Score3.2%(2)
Diversity Score
3
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
47.3 min
+200%since 2000
from 15.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 71.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.8%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.0%
+27.1 ptssince 2011
from 47.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
12.8%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
55.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.8%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2012
from 26.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.2%
−53.8 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2017
from 100.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garden City, South Dakota?

Garden City, South Dakota has about 78 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garden City, South Dakota?

The typical household in Garden City, South Dakota earns about $93,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Garden City, South Dakota?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Garden City, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City, South Dakota?

About 4.0% of people in Garden City, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garden City, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Garden City, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 17 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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