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Mountain Plains

South Dakota · 327 residents · 1.595 sq mi
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Mountain Plains is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $102,569. Population has held roughly steady since 2021. 69% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $452,700. With a median age of 54.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 71% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
69% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

327
+11%vs 2021
vs 294 in 2021
2020 – 2024
205 / sq mi
+11%vs 2021
vs 184 / sq mi in 2021
US average: 280
54.8
−11%vs 2021
vs 61.4 in 2021
US average: 38.8
Population, 20202024
27533138844450020202024Mountain Plains
2024350
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$102,569
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $109,342 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
$54,814
−35%vs 2021
vs $84,284 in 2021
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
−23.5 ptsvs 2021
vs 73.8% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information24.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services19.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade17.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$452,700
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $503,800 in 2021
US average: $265,253
2020 – 2024
91.4%
−8.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 100.0% in 2021
8.6% rent
4.4
−4%vs 2021
vs 4.6 in 2021
2020 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2021
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(293)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(306)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.7%(15)
5
+458%vs 2021
vs 1 in 2021
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

69.5%
+8.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 61.2% in 2021
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
−0.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 96.9% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
22.4%
+5.9 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.5% in 2021
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.8 min
−7%vs 2021
vs 18.0 min in 2021
US average: 26.9
81.3%
−4.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 85.5% in 2021
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2021
vs 0.0% in 2021
US average: 5.4%
72.2%
+1.3 ptsvs 2021
vs 70.9% in 2021
US average: 63.4%
20.9%
−15.1 ptsvs 2021
vs 36.0% in 2021
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

58.1%
+2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 56.1% in 2021
41.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2021
vs 43.9% in 2021
2.5%
−0.2 ptsvs 2021
vs 2.7% in 2021
US average: 13.5%
9.1%
−7.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 16.7% in 2021
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Mountain Plains, South Dakota?

Mountain Plains, South Dakota has about 327 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mountain Plains, South Dakota earns about $102,569 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 $452,700.

How educated are people in Mountain Plains, South Dakota?

About 69.5% 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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