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Ipswich

South Dakota · 928 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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Ipswich has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% 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 $104,900. Poverty is rare here, at 0.8% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
928
−2%since 2000
from 943 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
693 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 704 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+4%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7288529761K1K1990201020202024Ipswich
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,333
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,073 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,922
+35%since 2000
from $19,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.8%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,900
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$640
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+42%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(926)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(23)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(876)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(21)
Asian0.6%(6)
Other2.7%(25)
Diversity Score14%(130)
Diversity Score
14
+488%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.3%
−88.1 ptssince 2013
from 94.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ipswich, South Dakota?

Ipswich, South Dakota has about 928 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ipswich, South Dakota earns about $58,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ipswich, South Dakota expensive?

In Ipswich, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $104,900, and the typical rent is about $640 a month.

How educated are people in Ipswich, South Dakota?

About 19.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ipswich, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ipswich, South Dakota?

About 0.8% of people in Ipswich, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ipswich, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ipswich, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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