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Miller

South Dakota · 1,349 residents · 0.99 sq mi
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Miller has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,875. Population has declined 12% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,900. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 69%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

1,349
−12%since 2000
from 1,530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,363 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,545 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
51.3
+4%since 2000
from 49.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Miller
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$30,220
+64%since 2000
from $18,401 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.7%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
10.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$118,900
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$488
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $305 in 2000
US average: $1,124
68.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
31.9% rent
2.8
+71%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,516)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1%(15)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(1,252)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(39)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.5%(21)
Diversity Score12.4%(167)
12
+1158%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+14.4 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
6.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
77.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
6.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
64.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
28.7%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

49.4%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.6% in 2009
50.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
1.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.8%
−85.4 ptssince 2013
from 91.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Miller, South Dakota?

Miller, South Dakota has about 1,349 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Miller, South Dakota earns about $42,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miller, South Dakota expensive?

In Miller, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $118,900, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Miller, South Dakota?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Miller, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miller, South Dakota?

About 10.5% of people in Miller, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miller, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Miller, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 304 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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

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