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Murdo

South Dakota · 488 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 $37,500. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 124 residents. Median home value is $53,300. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
488
−20%since 2000
from 612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
776 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.1
+12%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2934045146247351990201020202024Murdo
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,500
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,104 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,370
+27%since 2000
from $16,008 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.316
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information24.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance12.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services12.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,300
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$391
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.2%
−44.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
34.2% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
4.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+2%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93%(454)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(17)
Diversity Score10.9%(53)
Diversity Score
11
+760%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.3 min
−59%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
53.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−46.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murdo, South Dakota?

Murdo, South Dakota has about 488 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murdo, South Dakota earns about $37,500 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 $53,300, and the typical rent is about $391 a month.

How educated are people in Murdo, South Dakota?

About 21.5% 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 12.7% 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 210 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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