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New Effington

South Dakota · 234 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 $39,643. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $31,300. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
234
Unchangedsince 2000
from 233 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
897 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 893 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+1%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1892132382632871990201020202024New Effington
2024269
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,643
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,909 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,797
+42%since 2000
from $16,055 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,300
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
0.8
−24%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(135)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(2)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other43.3%(101)
Diversity Score62.8%(147)
Diversity Score
63
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.6%
+27.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+138%since 2000
from 9.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−14.7 ptssince 2011
from 19.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.0%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.5%
−49.7 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Effington, South Dakota?

New Effington, South Dakota has about 234 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Effington, South Dakota earns about $39,643 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 $31,300, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in New Effington, South Dakota?

About 5.9% 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 13.5% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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

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