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Gettysburg

South Dakota · 1,104 residents · 1.921 sq mi
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Gettysburg has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,088. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 248 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $133,100. With a median age of 49.0, 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 49.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,104
−18%since 2000
from 1,352 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
575 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.0
+8%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Gettysburg
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,088
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,469 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,597
+79%since 2000
from $16,516 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.7%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction23.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$133,100
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $339 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
25.9% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+67%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(999)
Black0.4%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(25)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other8.7%(96)
Diversity Score27.1%(299)
Diversity Score
27
+4690%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−4%since 2000
from 12.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 80.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
49.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 95.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gettysburg, South Dakota?

Gettysburg, South Dakota has about 1,104 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gettysburg, South Dakota earns about $58,088 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 $133,100, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Gettysburg, South Dakota?

About 22.3% 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 9.6% 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 426 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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