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Mound City

South Dakota · 69 residents · 0.127 sq mi
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Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 15 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 64.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 64.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
76% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−18%since 2000
from 84 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
543 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 661 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
64.5
+8%since 2000
from 59.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
466074881021990201020202024Mound City
202490
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,077
+62%since 2000
from $12,387 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
28.4%
+19.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services10.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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

Owner-occupied
76.1%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
23.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.1%(58)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(3)
Diversity Score32%(22)
Diversity Score
32
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.2%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
73.7%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.5% 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
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
32.4%
−21.1 ptssince 2011
from 53.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.1%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
40.5%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.1%
−89.0 ptssince 2013
from 97.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mound City, South Dakota?

Mound City, South Dakota has about 69 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Mound City, South Dakota?

About 9.2% 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 28.4% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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

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