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Marvin

South Dakota · 19 residents (2025 est.) · 0.547 sq mi
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Marvin has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,125. Population has fallen 71% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 43% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19
−71%since 2000
from 66 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−71%since 2000
from 121 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.3
+28%since 2000
from 47.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:19 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
0651301942591990201020202024Marvin
202419
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,125
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,100
+59%since 2000
from $11,405 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.265
−22%since 2010
from 0.338 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing50%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction50%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade50%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(56)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.7%(18)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.3%(1)
Diversity Score12.5%(2)
Diversity Score
12
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% 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

Drive alone to work
50.0%
+41.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
50.0%
+49.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−90.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
11.8%
−61.6 ptssince 2011
from 73.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
50.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 93.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
50.0%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 96.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.7%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 91.6% in 2009
Female
26.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
35.3%
−56.1 ptssince 2009
from 91.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.3%
−13.7 ptssince 2012
from 40.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.8%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
55.6%
−14.4 ptssince 2017
from 70.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% 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 Marvin, South Dakota?

Marvin, South Dakota has about 19 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Marvin, South Dakota earns about $43,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Marvin, South Dakota?

About 5.9% of adults age 25 and over in Marvin, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Marvin, South Dakota?

About 15.8% of people in Marvin, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Marvin, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Marvin, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 31 residents, a change of about -62 percent over that period.

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