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Parmelee

South Dakota · 562 residents · 5.714 sq mi
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Parmelee has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $11,406. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 20.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 65.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 75% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 20.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
6% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
562
−14%since 2000
from 650 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
98 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
20.5
+11%since 2000
from 18.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3945156367568771990201020202024Parmelee
2024584
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$11,406
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,063 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$6,901
+134%since 2000
from $2,946 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
65.1%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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

Median gross rent
$509
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
6.0%
−29.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
67.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.3%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic1.1%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(562)
Diversity Score4.7%(27)
Diversity Score
5
−82%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.2%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
90.2%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
55.3%
+39.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
77.3%
+55.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
13.4%
−20.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
51.0%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.8%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parmelee, South Dakota?

Parmelee, South Dakota has about 562 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Parmelee, South Dakota earns about $11,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parmelee, South Dakota expensive?

In Parmelee, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $509 a month.

How educated are people in Parmelee, South Dakota?

About 8.0% 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 65.1% 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 77 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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