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New Witten

South Dakota · 79 residents · 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 $34,107. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. Median home value is $24,500. With a median age of 48.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 34.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
79
+55%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
285 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 184 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.3
+3%since 2000
from 46.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
27415670841990201020202024New Witten
202476
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,107
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,583 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,469
+101%since 2000
from $9,664 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.240
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing38.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction38.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$24,500
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2022
Owner-occupied
37.1%
−44.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
11.4% rent
Vacancy rate
44.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+26.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
0.7
−40%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(77)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.8%
+25.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+32.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
30.8%
+30.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+61%since 2000
from 9.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
92.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.7%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
57.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−56.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Witten, South Dakota?

New Witten, South Dakota has about 79 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in New Witten, South Dakota earns about $34,107 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Witten, South Dakota expensive?

In New Witten, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $24,500.

How educated are people in New Witten, South Dakota?

About 30.8% 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 34.6% of people in New Witten, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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