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Little Eagle

South Dakota · 275 residents · 1.398 sq mi
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Little Eagle has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 95 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 19.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 73.1% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
275
−26%since 2000
from 370 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
197 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 265 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
19.3
+4%since 2000
from 18.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1081802513223941990201020202024Little Eagle
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$5,439
+50%since 2000
from $3,632 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
73.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
−3%since 2010
from 0.476 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information45.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade19.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$243
−57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $312 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
5.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
94.1% rent
Vacancy rate
10.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.6%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.7%(128)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.8%(5)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.4%(265)
Diversity Score8.8%(24)
Diversity Score
9
−75%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
26.5%
+26.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
58.1%
+20.0 ptssince 2011
from 38.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 45.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
35.5%
−64.5 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.1%
−83.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.6%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
Female
48.4%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.0%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
9.8%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
57.4%
+27.1 ptssince 2017
from 30.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 69.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Little Eagle, South Dakota?

Little Eagle, South Dakota has about 275 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Little Eagle, South Dakota?

The typical household in Little Eagle, South Dakota earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Little Eagle, South Dakota expensive?

In Little Eagle, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $243 a month.

How educated are people in Little Eagle, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Little Eagle, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Little Eagle, South Dakota?

About 73.1% of people in Little Eagle, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Little Eagle, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Little Eagle, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 57 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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