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Parmelee

South Dakota · 584 residents · 5.714 sq mi
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Population has declined 10% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 17.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 84.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 17.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
584
−10%since 2000
from 650 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
102 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
17.2
−7%since 2000
from 18.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
3945156367568771990201020202024Parmelee
2024584
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$5,054
+72%since 2000
from $2,946 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
84.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.533
+33%since 2010
from 0.402 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$434
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
0.0%
−35.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Renter cost-burdened
21.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(15)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(12)
Asian0%(0)
Other97.9%(572)
Diversity Score5%(29)
Diversity Score
5
−81%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
+26.6 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−25%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
62.0%
+62.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
38.0%
+38.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.5%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
32.1%
−19.7 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
36.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
38.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−51.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.0%
−22.1 ptssince 2013
from 55.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.9%
+25.0 ptssince 2017
from 41.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
54.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2016
from 83.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parmelee, South Dakota?

Parmelee, South Dakota has about 584 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Parmelee, South Dakota expensive?

In Parmelee, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $434 a month.

How educated are people in Parmelee, South Dakota?

About 9.3% of adults age 25 and over in Parmelee, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Parmelee, South Dakota?

About 84.9% of people in Parmelee, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Parmelee, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Parmelee, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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