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Mound City

South Dakota · 65 residents (2025 est.) · 0.127 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $33,600. At a median age of 30.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 30.1
US median: 38.9
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
90
+7%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
709 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.1
−50%since 2000
from 59.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:65 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
466074881021990201020202024Mound City
202490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$26,900
+117%since 2000
from $12,387 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
37.8%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.459
+76%since 2010
from 0.261 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance43.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical39.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction27.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,600
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
62.9%
−23.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
40.9%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.5%
+38.5 ptssince 2010
from 0.0% in 2010
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.2%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic32.2%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino64.4%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(3)
Diversity Score60%(54)
Diversity Score
60
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
61.0%
+54.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+39.0 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.6 min
−25%since 2000
from 12.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.0%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.8%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
17.6%
−56.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
35.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.0%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
31.1%
+15.4 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.1%
−96.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.0%
+17.0 ptssince 2017
from 63.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2016
from 77.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.6%
+14.6 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mound City, South Dakota?

Mound City, South Dakota has about 90 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Mound City, South Dakota expensive?

In Mound City, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $33,600.

How educated are people in Mound City, South Dakota?

About 61.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mound City, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mound City, South Dakota?

About 37.8% of people in Mound City, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mound City, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mound City, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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