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Oacoma

South Dakota · 451 residents · 2.612 sq mi
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Oacoma has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,188. Population has grown 16% since 2000. Median home value is $84,500. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
451
+16%since 2000
from 390 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
173 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
44.3
+18%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3534084645195751990201020202024Oacoma
2024548
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,188
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,719 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,428
+25%since 2000
from $17,206 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.218
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Information5.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$519
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $478 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.1%
−33.1 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
23.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+14%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(398)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(8)
Asian0.4%(2)
Other3.1%(14)
Diversity Score14.1%(64)
Diversity Score
14
+1980%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.5%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
15.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.1 min
−32%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.9%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
Female
49.6%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
21.1%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oacoma, South Dakota?

Oacoma, South Dakota has about 451 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oacoma, South Dakota earns about $42,188 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 $84,500, and the typical rent is about $519 a month.

How educated are people in Oacoma, South Dakota?

About 25.5% 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 8.1% 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 80 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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