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Okaton

South Dakota · 36 residents · 29.766 sq mi
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Okaton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $80,250. Population has grown 24% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 73% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
36% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
36
+24%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.0
−38%since 2000
from 48.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
0132538512000201020202024Okaton
20240
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,250
+167%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2012
Per capita income
$45,743
+230%since 2000
from $13,859 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
52.9%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing64.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction64.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
36.4%
−42.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
36.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic100%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2023
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 90.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
44.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
55.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.9%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
38.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
61.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−48.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Okaton, South Dakota?

Okaton, South Dakota has about 36 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Okaton, South Dakota earns about $80,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Okaton, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Okaton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Okaton, South Dakota?

About 13.6% of people in Okaton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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