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Irene

South Dakota · 422 residents · 0.255 sq mi
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Irene has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,031. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% 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 $76,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
422
−2%since 2000
from 432 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,655 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,694 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.5
−10%since 2000
from 47.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4004605195786381990201020202024Irene
2024456
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,031
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,988
+40%since 2000
from $14,983 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$76,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $317 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
31.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+44%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.8%(431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(11)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other4%(17)
Diversity Score16.8%(71)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.4%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+106%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
67.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 3.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.3%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 71.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.3%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
58.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 91.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Irene, South Dakota?

Irene, South Dakota has about 422 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Irene, South Dakota earns about $47,031 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Irene, South Dakota expensive?

In Irene, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $76,700, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Irene, South Dakota?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Irene, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Irene, South Dakota?

About 16.5% of people in Irene, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Irene, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Irene, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 29 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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