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Letcher

South Dakota · 159 residents · 0.616 sq mi
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Letcher has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,016. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 32.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
159
−10%since 2000
from 177 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
258 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
32.2
−18%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1371661962252541990201020202024Letcher
2024171
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,016
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,807
+82%since 2000
from $14,164 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.3%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade20%
US avg: 10%
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$665
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $263 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
21.5% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in Letcher on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(173)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.4%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.3%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(3)
Asian1.3%(2)
Other8.4%(13)
Diversity Score27.2%(43)
Diversity Score
27
+1806%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+111%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% 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
4.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
88.5%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 73.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.8%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−78.8 ptssince 2013
from 94.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Letcher, South Dakota?

Letcher, South Dakota has about 159 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Letcher, South Dakota earns about $56,016 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Letcher, South Dakota expensive?

In Letcher, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $665 a month.

How educated are people in Letcher, South Dakota?

About 20.9% 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 9.9% of people in Letcher, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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