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Green Valley

South Dakota · 1,642 residents · 3.84 sq mi
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Green Valley is home to 1,642 people in South Dakota. Since 2000 the city has more than doubled, up 874 people. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. The foreign-born share is 0%. 79% of homes are owner-occupied. Poverty is uncommon 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

1,642
+114%since 2000
from 768 in 2000
2000 – 2024
428 / sq mi
+126%since 2009
from 189 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
36.9
−6%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.84 sq mi
Population, 20002024
4958081K1K2K2000201020202024Green Valley
20242K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.5%(123)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.1%(84)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.3%(186)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 191.2%(20)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.9%(163)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.6%(142)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.3%(104)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.7%(110)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6430.5%(501)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.6%(124)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.7%(60)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(25)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$81,582
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,767 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$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%
1.0%
−10.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
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

$280,300
+140%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
78.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
21.1% rent
13.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.81 people
+12%since 2009
from 2.51 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
16.7%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.4
+41%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
56
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(16)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(1,092)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(209)
Asian0%(0)
Other20.8%(341)
62
+66%since 2009
from 38 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican12.7%(209)
Ancestry
German45.6%(748)
Dutch22.5%(370)
Irish11.6%(190)
English7%(115)
American5.4%(88)
French3.6%(59)
Scotch-Irish1.4%(23)
Norwegian0.7%(12)
Section 05

Education

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%
3.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.2 min
+238%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
75.7%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
9.6%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
74.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 80.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
74.7%
−14.5 ptssince 2020
from 89.2% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
9.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
27.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
50.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
8.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
14.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2013
from 9.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
96.9%
+20.9 ptssince 2017
from 76.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
94.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 93.9% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
84.0%
+19.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
88.3%
−11.7 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married34.3%(215)
Married56.2%(352)
Widowed6.5%(41)
Divorced2.9%(18)
Women 15+
Never married23.6%(147)
Married59.9%(373)
Widowed9.3%(58)
Divorced7.2%(45)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

14.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2013
from 9.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
56.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2020
from 58.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
14.3%
−8.4 ptssince 2020
from 22.7% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
16.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
12.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 9.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
71.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
21.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.3% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)53.9%(55)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era37.3%(38)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War8.8%(9)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 102 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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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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