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Gettysburg

South Dakota · 1,530 residents · 1.921 sq mi
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Gettysburg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,207. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $31,300. With a median age of 38.3, 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 38.3
US median: 33.0
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,530
+13%vs 2000
vs 1,352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
796 / sq mi
+13%vs 2000
vs 704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
38.3
−16%vs 2000
vs 45.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Gettysburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,207
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $30,469 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,715
−35%vs 2000
vs $16,516 in 2000
US average: $14,340
11.2%
+0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$31,300
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$273
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $339 in 2000
US average: $450
66.9%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.6% in 2000
33.1% rent
1.5
+7%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.6%(8)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,512)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(18)
Diversity Score4.6%(71)
5
+721%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.1%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 20.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
78.9%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.7% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.1%
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.6 min
+34%vs 2000
vs 12.4 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 Gettysburg, South Dakota?

Gettysburg, South Dakota has about 1,530 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Gettysburg, South Dakota earns about $21,207 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gettysburg, South Dakota expensive?

In Gettysburg, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $31,300, and the typical rent is about $273 a month.

How educated are people in Gettysburg, South Dakota?

About 16.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gettysburg, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gettysburg, South Dakota?

About 11.2% of people in Gettysburg, 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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