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Geddes

South Dakota · 150 residents (2025 est.) · 0.727 sq mi
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Geddes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 94 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $88,100. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
158
−37%since 2000
from 252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
217 / sq mi
−37%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
58.8
+35%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:150 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1231692152603061990201020202024Geddes
2024158
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,994
+211%since 2000
from $12,520 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.7%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.8%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.294
−21%since 2010
from 0.374 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction17.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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

Median home value
$88,100
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
33.9%
+19.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
4.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+42%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(247)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(7)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(137)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.3%(21)
Diversity Score28.8%(46)
Diversity Score
29
+869%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.0%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
+73%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
70.5%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% 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%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% 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
3.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
45.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
21.4%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−83.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.2%
+25.1 ptssince 2017
from 51.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% 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 Geddes, South Dakota?

Geddes, South Dakota has about 158 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Geddes, South Dakota earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Geddes, South Dakota expensive?

In Geddes, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $88,100.

How educated are people in Geddes, South Dakota?

About 21.0% of adults age 25 and over in Geddes, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Geddes, South Dakota?

About 3.8% of people in Geddes, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Geddes, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Geddes, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 120 residents, a change of about -43 percent over that period.

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