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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Mission

South Dakota · 682 residents · 0.587 sq mi
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Mission has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,772. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 222 residents. Median home value is $33,700. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 33.0
Average education
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

682
−25%vs 2000
vs 904 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,162 / sq mi
−25%vs 2000
vs 1,540 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
24.8
−1%vs 2000
vs 25.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5968531K1K2K1990201020202024Mission
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,772
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $23,631 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
$6,898
−39%vs 2000
vs $11,374 in 2000
US average: $14,340
34.0%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 30.8% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$33,700
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$361
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $328 in 2000
US average: $450
66.3%
+14.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 52.0% in 2000
33.7% rent
1.9
+40%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.7%(196)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.7%(132)
1990
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other60.9%(415)
Diversity Score63.3%(432)
63
+332%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.8%
+5.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 16.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
81.1%
+1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 79.8% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
9.4%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
+109%vs 2000
vs 9.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Mission, South Dakota?

Mission, South Dakota has about 682 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Mission, South Dakota earns about $17,772 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mission, South Dakota expensive?

In Mission, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $33,700, and the typical rent is about $361 a month.

How educated are people in Mission, South Dakota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Mission, South Dakota?

About 34.0% of people in Mission, 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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