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Ortley

South Dakota · 65 residents · 2.244 sq mi
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Ortley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,750. Population has grown 20% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $17,900. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 33.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

65
+20%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
29 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
48.6
+8%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
32435566771990201020202024Ortley
202473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,750
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,724
+65%since 2000
from $11,327 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
33.3%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.484
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade22.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$17,900
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
17.9%
−46.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
32.1% rent
26.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
0.8
+77%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.2%(46)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.3%(9)
Diversity Score29.4%(19)
29
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

83.3%
+28.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
16.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
32.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

16.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
50.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

35.6%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
64.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
6.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.1%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ortley, South Dakota?

Ortley, South Dakota has about 65 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ortley, South Dakota earns about $23,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ortley, South Dakota expensive?

In Ortley, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $17,900.

How educated are people in Ortley, South Dakota?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ortley, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ortley, South Dakota?

About 33.3% of people in Ortley, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ortley, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ortley, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 41 percent over that period.

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

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