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Horse Creek

South Dakota · 162 residents · 0.95 sq mi
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Population has fallen 21% since 2023, a loss of 43 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 15.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 96.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 15.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

162
−21%since 2023
from 205 in 2023
2020 – 2024
171 / sq mi
−21%since 2023
from 216 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
15.7
Unchangedsince 2023
from 15.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
14816418019621220202024Horse Creek
2024162
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$4,707
+36%since 2023
from $3,460 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
96.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.415
−13%since 2023
from 0.479 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$400
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $358 in 2023
US average: $1,442
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2023
from 19.4% in 2023
100.0% rent
20.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.4% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
37.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.6%(198)
Diversity Score8.2%(17)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other95.7%(155)
Diversity Score10.3%(17)
10
+25%since 2023
from 8 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
56.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

40.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
64.1%
+23.0 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
36.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 30.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
53.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
1.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
4.3%
−4.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
26.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
62.5%
+20.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
58.3%
−17.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Horse Creek, South Dakota?

Horse Creek, South Dakota has about 162 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Horse Creek, South Dakota expensive?

In Horse Creek, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $400 a month.

How educated are people in Horse Creek, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Horse Creek, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Horse Creek, South Dakota?

About 96.9% of people in Horse Creek, 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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