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Orient

South Dakota · 54 residents (2025 est.) · 0.294 sq mi
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Orient has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,556. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 60% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $49,300. At a median age of 34.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 171%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

91
+60%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2025
310 / sq mi
+60%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
34.5
−17%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:54 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
26446281991990201020202024Orient
202491
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,556
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$20,398
+59%since 2000
from $12,849 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
20.9%
−33.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.286
−5%since 2010
from 0.302 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction23.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration7.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$49,300
+171%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
68.8%
−11.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
31.3% rent
14.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
3.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
20.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.2
+128%since 2000
from 0.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(91)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.6 min
−29%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
70.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
7.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
7.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
13.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
12.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
75.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
7.8%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
39.2%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
53.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
2.9%
−44.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
16.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
13.2%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 74.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
79.2%
+31.1 ptssince 2017
from 48.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2016
from 1.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Orient, South Dakota?

Orient, South Dakota has about 91 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Orient, South Dakota earns about $40,556 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Orient, South Dakota expensive?

In Orient, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $49,300.

How educated are people in Orient, South Dakota?

About 2.9% of adults age 25 and over in Orient, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Orient, South Dakota?

About 20.9% of people in Orient, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Orient, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Orient, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 18 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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

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