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Mountain Plains

South Dakota · 350 residents · 1.595 sq mi
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Mountain Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $248,558. Population has fallen 15% since 2023, a loss of 62 residents. Median home value is $613,200. With a median age of 63.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 63.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

350
−15%since 2023
from 412 in 2023
2020 – 2024
219 / sq mi
−15%since 2023
from 258 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
63.4
+1%since 2023
from 62.6 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
27533138844450020202024Mountain Plains
2024350
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$248,558
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $166,641 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$162,437
+23%since 2023
from $132,536 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
83.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.498
−2%since 2023
from 0.506 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services30.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration30.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information29%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$613,200
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $606,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
2.5
−32%since 2023
from 3.6 in 2023
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(368)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(3)
Asian4.4%(18)
Other5.6%(23)
Diversity Score24.6%(102)
2024
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian7.4%(26)
Other9.1%(32)
Diversity Score37.4%(131)
37
+52%since 2023
from 25 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

43.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
5.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
−11%since 2023
from 17.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
94.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 95.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

14.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 65.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2023
from 32.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.8% in 2023
48.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
7.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
8.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
10.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
8.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2023
from 18.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
92.7%
+11.7 ptssince 2023
from 81.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Mountain Plains, South Dakota?

Mountain Plains, South Dakota has about 350 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mountain Plains, South Dakota?

The typical household in Mountain Plains, South Dakota earns about $248,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mountain Plains, South Dakota expensive?

In Mountain Plains, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $613,200.

How educated are people in Mountain Plains, South Dakota?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in Mountain Plains, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mountain Plains, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Mountain Plains, 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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