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Nisland

South Dakota · 204 residents · 0.269 sq mi
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Nisland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,063. Population has fallen 32% since 1990, a loss of 95 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $16,600. The poverty rate of 26.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 37.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

204
−32%since 1990
from 299 in 1990
1990 – 2025
758 / sq mi
−32%since 1990
from 1,112 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
37.5
+14%since 1990
from 32.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
861552252943631990201020202024Nisland
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,063
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,153 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,017
+75%since 1990
from $5,712 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.9%
−16.8 ptssince 1990
from 43.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$16,600
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$192
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $194 in 1990
US average: $602
82.5%
+8.9 ptssince 1990
from 73.6% in 1990
17.5% rent
0.9
−29%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.6%(259)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino15.7%(47)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score51%(152)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score17.8%(36)
18
−65%since 1990
from 51 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.3%
+26.0 ptssince 1990
from 45.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 1990
from 0.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
−25%since 1990
from 28.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Nisland, South Dakota?

Nisland, South Dakota has about 204 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Nisland, South Dakota?

The typical household in Nisland, South Dakota earns about $19,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nisland, South Dakota expensive?

In Nisland, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $16,600, and the typical rent is about $192 a month.

How educated are people in Nisland, South Dakota?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Nisland, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nisland, South Dakota?

About 26.9% of people in Nisland, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nisland, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Nisland, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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