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Murdo

South Dakota · 612 residents · 0.629 sq mi
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Murdo has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,104. Population has declined 12% since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $42,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

612
−12%since 1990
from 698 in 1990
1990 – 2025
973 / sq mi
−12%since 1990
from 1,110 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.2
+17%since 1990
from 34.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2934045146247351990201020202024Murdo
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,104
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,800 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,008
+72%since 1990
from $9,283 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$42,000
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$336
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
70.8%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
29.2% rent
1.4
+26%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.6%(695)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.1%(7)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(586)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score1.3%(8)
1
+18%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.1%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 15.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
80.9%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.9 min
−46%since 1990
from 24.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murdo, South Dakota?

Murdo, South Dakota has about 612 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Murdo, South Dakota earns about $30,104 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 $42,000, and the typical rent is about $336 a month.

How educated are people in Murdo, South Dakota?

About 18.1% 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 12.1% 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 86 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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