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Gettysburg

South Dakota · 1,352 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 $30,469. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value is $41,900. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,352
−12%since 1990
from 1,530 in 1990
1990 – 2025
704 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 796 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.3
+18%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Gettysburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,469
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,207 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,516
+54%since 1990
from $10,715 in 1990
US average: $21,522
10.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$339
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
73.6%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 66.9% in 1990
26.4% rent
1.4
−7%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(1,512)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.6%(71)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(1,322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score0.6%(8)
1
−88%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.0%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 16.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 78.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4.1% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−25%since 1990
from 16.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gettysburg, South Dakota?

Gettysburg, South Dakota has about 1,352 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Gettysburg, South Dakota earns about $30,469 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 $41,900, and the typical rent is about $339 a month.

How educated are people in Gettysburg, South Dakota?

About 20.0% 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 10.7% of people in Gettysburg, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gettysburg, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Gettysburg, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 178 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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