CITY
Ideal
South Dakota · 40 residents · 0.514 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 49.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 32.5% is well above the national figure.
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Older
median age 49.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
44% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
202440
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(39)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(40)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
66.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2023
from 61.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Ideal, South Dakota?
Ideal, South Dakota has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
How educated are people in Ideal, South Dakota?
About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Ideal, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Ideal, South Dakota?
About 32.5% of people in Ideal, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.
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South DakotaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024