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New Effington

South Dakota · 226 residents (2025 est.) · 0.261 sq mi
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New Effington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,208. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $68,000. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
+15%since 2000
from 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,031 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.5
−24%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:226 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1892132382632871990201020202024New Effington
2024269
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,208
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,909 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,770
+42%since 2000
from $16,055 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+19%since 2010
from 0.324 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Arts, entertainment, food8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Information5.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade0.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,000
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$510
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+30%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
60
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52%(140)
Black2.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other45.7%(123)
Diversity Score64.9%(175)
Diversity Score
65
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.6%
+29.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.3 min
+74%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% 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
1.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.6%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.6%
−50.6 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
73.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 99.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Effington, South Dakota?

New Effington, South Dakota has about 269 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Effington, South Dakota?

The typical household in New Effington, South Dakota earns about $50,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Effington, South Dakota expensive?

In New Effington, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $68,000, and the typical rent is about $510 a month.

How educated are people in New Effington, South Dakota?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in New Effington, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Effington, South Dakota?

About 20.7% of people in New Effington, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Effington, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, New Effington, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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