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Nunda

South Dakota · 46 residents (2025 est.) · 1.008 sq mi
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Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $118,800. With a median age of 65.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 65.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 108%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
40
−15%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
40 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 47 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
65.5
+47%since 2000
from 44.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:46 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
22416078971990201020202024Nunda
202440
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,030
+147%since 2000
from $14,154 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.541
+156%since 2010
from 0.211 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Median home value
$118,800
+108%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
+47.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2015
from 0.0% in 2015
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(47)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(39)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(1)
Diversity Score6.1%(2)
Diversity Score
6
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 24.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+114%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
95.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 96.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
68.8%
+27.3 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
54.5%
+39.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.2%
−14.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.0%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.4% in 2009
Female
60.0%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.4%
−64.0 ptssince 2009
from 73.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.5%
−19.3 ptssince 2012
from 26.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2017
from 76.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 95.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nunda, South Dakota?

Nunda, South Dakota has about 40 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Nunda, South Dakota expensive?

In Nunda, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $118,800.

How educated are people in Nunda, South Dakota?

About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Nunda, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nunda, South Dakota?

About 27.5% of people in Nunda, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nunda, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Nunda, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 12 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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

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