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Garretson

South Dakota · 1,174 residents (2025 est.) · 1.456 sq mi
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Garretson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,741. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $203,800. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,176
+1%since 2000
from 1,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
808 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+33%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,174 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9051K1K1K1K1990201020202024Garretson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,741
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,352 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,143
+119%since 2000
from $16,981 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.360
−3%since 2010
from 0.371 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$203,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
37.3% rent
Vacancy rate
5.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+76%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(1,136)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(995)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.5%(170)
Diversity Score32.9%(387)
Diversity Score
33
+1584%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.2%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.7%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% 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
0.5%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.3%
−16.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
56.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2012
from 7.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−95.7 ptssince 2013
from 97.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 73.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garretson, South Dakota?

Garretson, South Dakota has about 1,176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garretson, South Dakota earns about $59,741 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garretson, South Dakota expensive?

In Garretson, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $203,800, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Garretson, South Dakota?

About 28.2% of adults age 25 and over in Garretson, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garretson, South Dakota?

About 5.3% of people in Garretson, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garretson, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Garretson, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 222 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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