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North Eagle Butte

South Dakota · 1,481 residents · 8.817 sq mi
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North Eagle Butte has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,358. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 682 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $33,100. At a median age of 23.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 23.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,481
−32%since 2000
from 2,163 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
168 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 245 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
23.7
+1%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5931K1K2K2K1990201020202024North Eagle Butte
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,358
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,701 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,462
+65%since 2000
from $8,175 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
52.6%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
+7%since 2010
from 0.475 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade6.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance2.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,100
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$727
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $299 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
41.4%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 30.1% in 2000
58.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
27.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.0
+7%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
35
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(138)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(30)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score40.7%(880)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.5%(7)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other98.6%(1,460)
Diversity Score3.5%(52)
Diversity Score
4
−91%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+32%since 2000
from 9.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 74.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.4%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−19.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% 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
31.7%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
27.5%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 38.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
54.6%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
53.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.9%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.2%
−36.3 ptssince 2013
from 58.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.6%
+36.5 ptssince 2017
from 42.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.5%
+13.8 ptssince 2016
from 77.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North Eagle Butte, South Dakota?

North Eagle Butte, South Dakota has about 1,481 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in North Eagle Butte, South Dakota?

The typical household in North Eagle Butte, South Dakota earns about $34,358 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North Eagle Butte, South Dakota expensive?

In North Eagle Butte, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $33,100, and the typical rent is about $727 a month.

How educated are people in North Eagle Butte, South Dakota?

About 10.0% of adults age 25 and over in North Eagle Butte, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North Eagle Butte, South Dakota?

About 52.6% of people in North Eagle Butte, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has North Eagle Butte, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, North Eagle Butte, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 58 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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