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Green Valley

South Dakota · 1,642 residents · 3.837 sq mi
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Green Valley has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $81,582. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 874 residents. 12% 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 $280,300. Poverty is rare here, at 1.0% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 140%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,642
+114%since 2000
from 768 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
428 / sq mi
+114%since 2000
from 200 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.9
−6%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
4958081K1K2K2000201020202024Green Valley
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$81,582
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,767 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,487
+102%since 2000
from $17,111 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.3%
+51.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.344
+45%since 2010
from 0.238 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade28.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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
$280,300
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
21.1% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+91%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5.6%(43)
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(1,092)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(209)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.8%(341)
Diversity Score62.3%(1,023)
Diversity Score
62
+1006%since 2000
from 6 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.8%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.2 min
+238%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 80.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−76.2 ptssince 2013
from 90.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Green Valley, South Dakota?

Green Valley, South Dakota has about 1,642 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Green Valley, South Dakota?

The typical household in Green Valley, South Dakota earns about $81,582 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Green Valley, South Dakota expensive?

In Green Valley, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $280,300.

How educated are people in Green Valley, South Dakota?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Green Valley, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Green Valley, South Dakota?

About 1.0% of people in Green Valley, 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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