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Oacoma

South Dakota · 391 residents (2025 est.) · 2.612 sq mi
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Oacoma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,333. Population has grown 41% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $171,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.5% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
548
+41%since 2000
from 390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
210 / sq mi
+41%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+7%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:391 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3534084645195751990201020202024Oacoma
2024548
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,333
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,719 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,558
+142%since 2000
from $17,206 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+82%since 2010
from 0.218 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade9.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction6.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$171,700
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$883
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
77.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
22.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.4%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+33%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
53
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(367)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(525)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.2%(12)
Diversity Score10.2%(56)
Diversity Score
10
+1400%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.2%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
+2%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% 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
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.7%
−13.6 ptssince 2011
from 77.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.2%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
40.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.1%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 9.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−69.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+22.1 ptssince 2017
from 66.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2016
from 95.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oacoma, South Dakota?

Oacoma, South Dakota has about 548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oacoma, South Dakota earns about $73,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oacoma, South Dakota expensive?

In Oacoma, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $171,700, and the typical rent is about $883 a month.

How educated are people in Oacoma, South Dakota?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oacoma, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oacoma, South Dakota?

About 5.5% of people in Oacoma, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oacoma, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Oacoma, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 177 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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