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Menno

South Dakota · 614 residents · 0.521 sq mi
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Menno has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,286. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,100. With a median age of 54.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
614
−16%since 2000
from 729 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,179 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.5
+5%since 2000
from 51.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5476377288189081990201020202024Menno
2024653
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,286
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,525
+88%since 2000
from $14,668 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade12.8%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,100
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
19.9% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+44%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.8%(720)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.3%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(603)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score2.7%(17)
Diversity Score
3
+684%since 2000
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.2%
+22.0 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+83%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+30.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+8.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.3%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.7%
−84.8 ptssince 2013
from 89.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Menno, South Dakota?

Menno, South Dakota has about 614 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Menno, South Dakota earns about $44,286 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Menno, South Dakota expensive?

In Menno, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $69,100, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Menno, South Dakota?

About 21.8% of adults age 25 and over in Menno, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Menno, South Dakota?

About 14.6% of people in Menno, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Menno, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Menno, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 166 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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