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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mellette

South Dakota · 155 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Mellette has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,208. Population has fallen 37% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. Median home value is $16,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.2% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

155
−38%vs 2000
vs 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
605 / sq mi
−38%vs 2000
vs 969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.8
−3%vs 2000
vs 33.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1341651962272581990201020202024Mellette
2024199
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,208
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $34,107 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,848
−5%vs 2000
vs $11,467 in 2000
US average: $14,340
3.2%
−9.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$16,600
−39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $36,100 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$225
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $365 in 2000
US average: $450
82.5%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
17.5% rent
0.8
−22%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(245)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(3)
1990
White, non-Hispanic96.8%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(5)
Diversity Score7.8%(12)
8
+671%vs 2000
vs 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+6.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 11.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
84.8%
−11.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 95.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
5.4%
+5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mellette, South Dakota?

Mellette, South Dakota has about 155 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Mellette, South Dakota earns about $20,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mellette, South Dakota expensive?

In Mellette, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $16,600, and the typical rent is about $225 a month.

How educated are people in Mellette, South Dakota?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mellette, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mellette, South Dakota?

About 3.2% of people in Mellette, 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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