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Meckling

South Dakota · 69 residents · 0.204 sq mi
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Meckling has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,200. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 61.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

69
+8%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2020 – 2024
338 / sq mi
+8%since 2023
from 314 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
61.2
Unchangedsince 2023
from 61.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
52340577520202024Meckling
202469
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,200
US average: $82,259
$26,714
−5%since 2023
from $28,014 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.168
−5%since 2023
from 0.177 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade52.6%
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%
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

64.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
35.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic100%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(69)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
15.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
32.8%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
52.6%
+8.2 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
47.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2023
from 55.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

34.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
65.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
38.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Meckling, South Dakota?

Meckling, South Dakota has about 69 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Meckling, South Dakota earns about $44,200 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Meckling, South Dakota?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Meckling, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Meckling, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Meckling, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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