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Garretson

South Dakota · 954 residents · 1.456 sq mi
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Garretson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,000. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 211 residents. Median home value is $35,500. With a median age of 38.5, the population is older than the US median of 33.0.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 38.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

954
−18%vs 2000
vs 1,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
655 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.5
+5%vs 2000
vs 36.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9051K1K1K1K1990201020202024Garretson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,000
−33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $39,352 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,179
−40%vs 2000
vs $16,981 in 2000
US average: $14,340
9.7%
+5.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,500
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $76,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$297
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $398 in 2000
US average: $450
65.9%
−7.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.1% in 2000
34.1% rent
1.8
−9%vs 2000
vs 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(952)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(2)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1%(10)
1
−47%vs 2000
vs 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.3%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
71.0%
−16.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 87.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.7%
+0.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.4% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.4 min
+32%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garretson, South Dakota?

Garretson, South Dakota has about 954 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Garretson, South Dakota earns about $20,000 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 $35,500, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Garretson, South Dakota?

About 14.3% 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 9.7% of people in Garretson, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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