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Grenville

South Dakota · 48 residents · 0.237 sq mi
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Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 14 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 64.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
48
−23%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
203 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.0
+44%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
325068861041990201020202024Grenville
202453
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,320
+124%since 2000
from $11,762 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+38.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services28.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration28.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.6%(3)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+42.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+3%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+63.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
78.9%
+36.6 ptssince 2011
from 42.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.4%
−55.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Female
50.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.5%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grenville, South Dakota?

Grenville, South Dakota has about 48 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Grenville, South Dakota?

About 4.8% of adults age 25 and over in Grenville, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grenville, South Dakota?

About 28.2% of people in Grenville, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grenville, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Grenville, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -40 percent over that period.

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