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New Witten

South Dakota · 55 residents (2025 est.) · 0.277 sq mi
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New Witten has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,603. Population has grown 49% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 68.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
76
+49%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
274 / sq mi
+49%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.2
+46%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:55 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
27415670841990201020202024New Witten
202476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,603
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,496
+195%since 2000
from $9,664 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.211
−12%since 2010
from 0.240 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(71)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.6%(5)
Diversity Score15.4%(12)
Diversity Score
15
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.7%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
18.6%
−67.1 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
79.1%
+79.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.2%
−26.0 ptssince 2011
from 89.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
88.4%
+38.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.6%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
72.4%
+28.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2012
from 38.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2017
from 81.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Witten, South Dakota?

New Witten, South Dakota has about 76 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Witten, South Dakota earns about $38,603 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in New Witten, South Dakota?

About 10.3% of adults age 25 and over in New Witten, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 25.0% of people in New Witten, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Witten, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, New Witten, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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