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Ortley

South Dakota · 50 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 $33,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $37,000. Poverty is rare here, at 3.4% of residents. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 146%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−7%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
22 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 24 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
−7%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
32435566771990201020202024Ortley
202473
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,750
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,438 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,802
+145%since 2000
from $11,327 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.4%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance10%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$37,000
+146%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
39.1% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+157%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.4%(2)
Diversity Score19.1%(10)
Diversity Score
19
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.6%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 63.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.1 min
+7%since 2000
from 24.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
37.0%
−33.0 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.0%
−45.0 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.8%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
36.2%
−21.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−88.4 ptssince 2013
from 95.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ortley, South Dakota?

Ortley, South Dakota has about 50 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ortley, South Dakota earns about $33,750 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 $37,000.

How educated are people in Ortley, South Dakota?

About 23.1% 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 3.4% 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 4 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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