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Highmore

South Dakota · 682 residents · 1.885 sq mi
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Highmore has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,321. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 169 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $83,800. With a median age of 45.8, 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 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
682
−20%since 2000
from 851 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
362 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 451 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+3%since 2000
from 44.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5586727868991K1990201020202024Highmore
2024596
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,321
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,135 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,640
+77%since 2000
from $17,309 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.8%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food12.8%
US avg: 2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,800
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$692
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $309 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+33%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(815)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.8%(619)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(8)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other2%(14)
Diversity Score9.8%(67)
Diversity Score
10
+3093%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−6%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−12.2 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Highmore, South Dakota?

Highmore, South Dakota has about 682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Highmore, South Dakota earns about $57,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Highmore, South Dakota expensive?

In Highmore, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $692 a month.

How educated are people in Highmore, South Dakota?

About 16.4% of adults age 25 and over in Highmore, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Highmore, South Dakota?

About 6.6% of people in Highmore, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Highmore, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Highmore, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 143 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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