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Kennebec

South Dakota · 281 residents · 0.853 sq mi
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Kennebec has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,063. 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 $115,200. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
−2%since 2000
from 286 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 335 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.3
−12%since 2000
from 43.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2272663053433821990201020202024Kennebec
2024296
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,063
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,728
+62%since 2000
from $20,815 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food11.3%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,200
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $267 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
26.1% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(248)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(11)
Diversity Score12.3%(34)
Diversity Score
12
+155%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 88.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.8 min
−23%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 86.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 77.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.2%
−86.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Kennebec, South Dakota?

Kennebec, South Dakota has about 281 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Kennebec, South Dakota earns about $64,063 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 $115,200, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Kennebec, South Dakota?

About 18.0% 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 5.5% of people in Kennebec, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Kennebec, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Kennebec, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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