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Parkston

South Dakota · 1,508 residents · 1.307 sq mi
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Parkston has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,940. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,500. With a median age of 47.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 47.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,508
−10%since 2000
from 1,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,281 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
47.6
+6%since 2000
from 45.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Parkston
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,940
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,662 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,377
+40%since 2000
from $15,260 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.399
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade15.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$411
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.7%
−40.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
24.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+19%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.4%(1,630)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(1,462)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(8)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other2.7%(40)
Diversity Score8.6%(129)
Diversity Score
9
+336%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.9%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+8%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.8%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.7%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parkston, South Dakota?

Parkston, South Dakota has about 1,508 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Parkston, South Dakota earns about $39,940 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parkston, South Dakota expensive?

In Parkston, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $83,500, and the typical rent is about $411 a month.

How educated are people in Parkston, South Dakota?

About 15.9% of adults age 25 and over in Parkston, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parkston, South Dakota?

About 7.8% of people in Parkston, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parkston, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Parkston, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 32 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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