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Kennebec

South Dakota · 240 residents · 0.853 sq mi
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Kennebec has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,833. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. Median home value is $59,500. With a median age of 45.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 6.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

240
−16%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
281 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
45.6
+5%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2272663053433821990201020202024Kennebec
2024296
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,833
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$23,190
+11%since 2000
from $20,815 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
6.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.385
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Information11.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food8.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services4%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$59,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$254
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $853
32.1%
−50.4 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
19.6% rent
9.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
8.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
4.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.3
+12%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(251)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.8%(14)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90%(216)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.2%(24)
Diversity Score22.8%(55)
23
+374%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

31.8%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.0 min
+10%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
70.3%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
3.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
22.4%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
2.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

29.5%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
38.2%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

52.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
47.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
3.7%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Kennebec, South Dakota?

Kennebec, South Dakota has about 240 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kennebec, South Dakota earns about $45,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Kennebec, South Dakota expensive?

In Kennebec, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $59,500, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in Kennebec, South Dakota?

About 31.8% of adults age 25 and over in Kennebec, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Kennebec, South Dakota?

About 6.9% of people in Kennebec, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennebec, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennebec, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 35 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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