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Mellette

South Dakota · 199 residents · 0.256 sq mi
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Mellette has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 49 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
199
−20%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
777 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 969 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+20%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1341651962272581990201020202024Mellette
2024199
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,750
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,107 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,460
+131%since 2000
from $11,467 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.7%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing15.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$785
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
19.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+32%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(190)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(19)
Diversity Score25.2%(50)
Diversity Score
25
+2393%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 95.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.9 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.5% in 2009
Female
49.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
−76.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mellette, South Dakota?

Mellette, South Dakota has about 199 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mellette, South Dakota earns about $53,750 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 $75,000, and the typical rent is about $785 a month.

How educated are people in Mellette, South Dakota?

About 14.0% 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 13.6% 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 44 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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