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Murdo

South Dakota · 475 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 $45,583. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,800. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
475
−22%since 2000
from 612 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
755 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 973 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.6
+8%since 2000
from 40.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2934045146247351990201020202024Murdo
2024599
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,583
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,104 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,807
+67%since 2000
from $16,008 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 10%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $336 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
35.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+71%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.1%(366)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.8%(113)
Diversity Score48%(228)
Diversity Score
48
+3687%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.5%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+17%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
−20.4 ptssince 2009
from 94.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.8%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Murdo, South Dakota?

Murdo, South Dakota has about 475 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Murdo, South Dakota earns about $45,583 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Murdo, South Dakota?

About 28.0% 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 22.6% 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 223 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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