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Iroquois

South Dakota · 292 residents · 0.62 sq mi
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Iroquois has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,706. 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 tripled since 2000, reaching $117,300. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 171%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
292
+5%since 2000
from 278 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
40.3
+8%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1622383143904661990201020202024Iroquois
2024389
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.1%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.2%(21)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.6%(25)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.5%(22)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.8%(11)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 349.2%(27)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4415.4%(45)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.6%(28)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6418.2%(53)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410.6%(31)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.1%(12)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(2)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,706
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,625 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,270
+75%since 2000
from $13,277 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade15.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services12.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,300
+171%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $333 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
21.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+120%since 2009
from 1.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Iroquois on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(7)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(286)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(2)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German45.5%(172)
Norwegian13.5%(51)
Irish12.4%(47)
English6.3%(24)
Swedish4.5%(17)
Dutch2.4%(9)
Polish2.4%(9)
Czech1.6%(6)
Danish1.3%(5)
Italian1.1%(4)
American0.8%(3)
Welsh0.8%(3)
+ 5 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.5%(2)
Belgian0.3%(1)
British0.3%(1)
French0.3%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 72.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.1%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−89.9 ptssince 2013
from 94.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married47.8%(96)
Married40.8%(82)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced11.4%(23)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(24)
Married68.6%(83)
Widowed0.8%(1)
Divorced10.7%(13)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Iroquois, South Dakota?

Iroquois, South Dakota has about 292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Iroquois, South Dakota earns about $54,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Iroquois, South Dakota expensive?

In Iroquois, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $117,300, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Iroquois, South Dakota?

About 20.1% of adults age 25 and over in Iroquois, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Iroquois, South Dakota?

About 3.7% of people in Iroquois, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Iroquois, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Iroquois, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 47 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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