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Harrold

South Dakota · 96 residents (2025 est.) · 0.41 sq mi
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Harrold is home to 72 people in South Dakota. At a median age of 55.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. There are 137 fewer people here than in 2000. Home values have roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $77,500. 1% of residents were born outside the United States.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

72
−66%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
96 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
175 / sq mi
−57%since 2009
from 405 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
55.5
+57%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.41 sq mi
Population, 19902024
589914118222319902000201020202024Harrold
202472
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 142.8%(2)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1911.1%(8)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.9%(5)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.7%(7)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.1%(8)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 546.9%(5)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.5%(9)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7422.2%(16)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 844.2%(3)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over12.5%(9)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$58,750
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$56,738
+285%since 2000
from $14,725 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.6%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.533
+60%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Transportation & warehousing19.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade17%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information4.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$77,500
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$550
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,442
64.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.3% in 2000
35.6% rent
18.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
1.60 people
−22%since 2009
from 2.06 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
62.5%
+48.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.3
+163%since 2009
from 0.5 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.
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(200)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(70)
Black1.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(1)
7
+357%since 2009
from 1 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

Ancestry
German40.3%(29)
English11.1%(8)
Irish5.6%(4)
American4.2%(3)
Scottish2.8%(2)
Welsh2.8%(2)
French1.4%(1)
Polish1.4%(1)
Section 05

Education

5.3%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.4 min
+31%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
89.4%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
6.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
4.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
2.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
70.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2020
from 85.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
4.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
14.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

52.8%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
47.2%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
7.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
15.3%
−6.1 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
4.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2013
from 10.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
93.3%
+14.9 ptssince 2017
from 78.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
88.9%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 73.1% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+29.0 ptssince 2020
from 71.0% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
97.2%
−2.8 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 married27%(10)
Married35.1%(13)
Widowed10.8%(4)
Divorced27%(10)
Women 15+
Never married33.3%(11)
Married48.5%(16)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced18.2%(6)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

4.2%
−6.7 ptssince 2013
from 10.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
63.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 63.6% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2020
from 10.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
36.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
12.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
76.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 80.0% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
36.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2020
from 36.4% 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)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era40%(2)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War60%(3)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 5 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 Harrold, South Dakota?

Harrold, South Dakota has about 72 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harrold, South Dakota earns about $58,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harrold, South Dakota expensive?

In Harrold, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $77,500, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Harrold, South Dakota?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harrold, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harrold, South Dakota?

About 6.9% of people in Harrold, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harrold, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Harrold, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 108 residents, a change of about -60 percent over that period.

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

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