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Garretson

South Dakota · 1,166 residents · 1.456 sq mi
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Garretson has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $50,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $115,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,166
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,165 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
801 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 800 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.1
+4%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9051K1K1K1K1990201020202024Garretson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,352 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,256
+31%since 2000
from $16,981 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.371
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services15.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration13.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade9.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade7.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$511
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
53.5%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
11.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
51.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+19%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,145)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.9%(10)
Diversity Score3.4%(40)
Diversity Score
3
+76%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+45%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.8%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garretson, South Dakota?

Garretson, South Dakota has about 1,166 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Garretson, South Dakota earns about $50,000 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 $115,200, and the typical rent is about $511 a month.

How educated are people in Garretson, South Dakota?

About 20.2% 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 7.7% 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 212 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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