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Mellette

South Dakota · 210 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Mellette has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,250. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 38 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $55,000. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

210
−15%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
820 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.0
+18%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1341651962272581990201020202024Mellette
2024199
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$41,250
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,107 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$20,873
+82%since 2000
from $11,467 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
5.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing12.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services10.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration10.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade1.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$55,000
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$638
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
38.9%
−43.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
18.9% rent
16.3%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
23.3%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.3
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.7%(203)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score1.2%(3)
1
+20%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

20.0%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.6 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
64.6%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
17.7%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
3.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
6.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
3.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

7.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
25.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
52.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mellette, South Dakota?

Mellette, South Dakota has about 210 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mellette, South Dakota earns about $41,250 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 $55,000, and the typical rent is about $638 a month.

How educated are people in Mellette, South Dakota?

About 20.0% 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 5.3% of people in Mellette, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mellette, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mellette, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 55 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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