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Geddes

South Dakota · 156 residents · 0.727 sq mi
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Geddes has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,000. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 96 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,000. With a median age of 51.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
156
−38%since 2000
from 252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
215 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 347 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.5
+18%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1231692152603061990201020202024Geddes
2024158
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,000
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,665
+89%since 2000
from $12,520 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 10%
Information13.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
81.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
18.8% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+18%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(145)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.2%(18)
Diversity Score26.5%(41)
Diversity Score
26
+790%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+21%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−16.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−78.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Geddes, South Dakota?

Geddes, South Dakota has about 156 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Geddes, South Dakota earns about $46,000 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 $56,000.

How educated are people in Geddes, South Dakota?

About 15.1% 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 14.1% 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 122 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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