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Oelrichs

South Dakota · 117 residents · 0.365 sq mi
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Oelrichs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,536. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $64,000. With a median age of 47.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 129%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
117
−19%since 2000
from 145 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 397 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
−7%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
831191541892251990201020202024Oelrichs
2024198
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,536
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,222 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,146
+94%since 2000
from $13,454 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.3%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+129%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+69%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.7%(15)
Diversity Score35.2%(41)
Diversity Score
35
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
43.9 min
+56%since 2000
from 28.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
53.7%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.2% in 2009
Female
65.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.7%
−82.9 ptssince 2013
from 86.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oelrichs, South Dakota?

Oelrichs, South Dakota has about 117 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oelrichs, South Dakota earns about $55,536 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oelrichs, South Dakota expensive?

In Oelrichs, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $64,000.

How educated are people in Oelrichs, South Dakota?

About 11.4% of adults age 25 and over in Oelrichs, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oelrichs, South Dakota?

About 9.7% of people in Oelrichs, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oelrichs, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Oelrichs, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 28 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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