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Nisland

South Dakota · 206 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 $26,328. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $93,300. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 274%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
+1%since 2000
from 204 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
766 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 758 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+1%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
861552252943631990201020202024Nisland
2024109
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,328
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,556
+55%since 2000
from $10,017 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.6%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,300
+274%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,050
+264%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $192 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.7%
−14.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
32.3% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+307%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.4%(168)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.8%(36)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(6)
Asian1.5%(3)
Other15.8%(33)
Diversity Score39.2%(81)
Diversity Score
39
+121%since 2000
from 18 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 71.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 66.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−19.1 ptssince 2011
from 19.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 42.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.6%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
Female
55.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.1%
−65.5 ptssince 2013
from 85.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nisland, South Dakota?

Nisland, South Dakota has about 206 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Nisland, South Dakota earns about $26,328 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 $93,300, and the typical rent is about $1,050 a month.

How educated are people in Nisland, South Dakota?

About 0.0% 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 23.7% 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 93 residents, a change of about -31 percent over that period.

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

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