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Letcher

South Dakota · 173 residents · 0.616 sq mi
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Letcher has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $29,900. Households here earn about 30% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% 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

Total population
173
−2%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
281 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.6
−2%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1371661962252541990201020202024Letcher
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,250
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,689
+53%since 2000
from $14,164 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.434
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information31.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,900
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−52.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
23.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+22%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+103%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.2%
−33.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
47.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.2%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Letcher, South Dakota?

Letcher, South Dakota has about 173 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Letcher, South Dakota earns about $32,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Letcher, South Dakota expensive?

In Letcher, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $29,900.

How educated are people in Letcher, South Dakota?

About 19.7% of adults age 25 and over in Letcher, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Letcher, South Dakota?

About 14.5% of people in Letcher, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Letcher, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Letcher, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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