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New Effington

South Dakota · 242 residents · 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 $13,333. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $14,999. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 41% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

242
+4%vs 2000
vs 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
927 / sq mi
+4%vs 2000
vs 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
46.4
+9%vs 2000
vs 42.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
1892132382632871990201020202024New Effington
2024269
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$13,333
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $20,909 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,643
−46%vs 2000
vs $16,055 in 2000
US average: $14,340
10.3%
−11.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$14,999
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $21,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$169
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $300 in 2000
US average: $450
65.0%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 65.7% in 2000
35.0% rent
1.1
+8%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73%(170)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
Diversity Score4.1%(10)
4
vs 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.3%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 8.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
66.1%
+6.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
8.0%
+3.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.8% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.3 min
+145%vs 2000
vs 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in New Effington, South Dakota?

New Effington, South Dakota has about 242 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in New Effington, South Dakota earns about $13,333 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 $14,999, and the typical rent is about $169 a month.

How educated are people in New Effington, South Dakota?

About 10.3% 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 10.3% of people in New Effington, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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