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Murdo

South Dakota · 482 residents (2025 est.) · 0.629 sq mi
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Murdo has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $67,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $132,400. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
599
−2%since 2000
from 612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
952 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.7
−16%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:482 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2934045146247351990201020202024Murdo
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,045
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,104 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,325
+89%since 2000
from $16,008 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+36.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
+30%since 2010
from 0.316 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance17.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services17.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,400
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
72.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+18.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
3.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+42%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(586)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.3%(8)
2024
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other29.9%(179)
Diversity Score54.7%(328)
Diversity Score
55
+4216%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−8%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.1%
−18.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
17.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% 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
5.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+23.2 ptssince 2017
from 69.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2016
from 99.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murdo, South Dakota?

Murdo, South Dakota has about 599 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murdo, South Dakota earns about $67,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Murdo, South Dakota expensive?

In Murdo, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $132,400, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Murdo, South Dakota?

About 23.7% of adults age 25 and over in Murdo, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Murdo, South Dakota?

About 21.7% of people in Murdo, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Murdo, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Murdo, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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