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Kadoka

South Dakota · 543 residents · 2.285 sq mi
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Kadoka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,857. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 163 residents. Median home value is $47,700. Households here earn about 37% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
543
−23%since 2000
from 706 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
238 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 309 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
−3%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3184806438069681990201020202024Kadoka
2024372
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,857
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,481
+20%since 2000
from $13,758 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information22.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$587
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(592)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(12)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.1%(397)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(8)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other24.1%(131)
Diversity Score49.7%(270)
Diversity Score
50
+2879%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
+10%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
69.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2011
from 67.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.7%
−44.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
24.7%
−61.6 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kadoka, South Dakota?

Kadoka, South Dakota has about 543 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kadoka, South Dakota earns about $37,857 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kadoka, South Dakota expensive?

In Kadoka, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $47,700, and the typical rent is about $587 a month.

How educated are people in Kadoka, South Dakota?

About 26.6% of adults age 25 and over in Kadoka, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kadoka, South Dakota?

About 17.9% of people in Kadoka, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kadoka, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kadoka, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 223 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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