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Parmelee

South Dakota · 606 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 $27,778. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $9,999. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
−7%since 2000
from 650 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
106 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
23.6
+28%since 2000
from 18.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3945156367568771990201020202024Parmelee
2024584
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,778
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $11,063 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$5,824
+98%since 2000
from $2,946 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
66.0%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade21.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2021
Median gross rent
$573
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $207 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
46.9%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.1% in 2000
53.1% rent
Afford Score
0.4
−80%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(606)
Diversity Score1.6%(10)
Diversity Score
2
−94%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+23.0 ptssince 2000
from 51.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
−4%since 2000
from 19.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
31.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
26.8%
−25.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−14.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
47.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2013
from 55.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Parmelee, South Dakota?

Parmelee, South Dakota has about 606 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Parmelee, South Dakota earns about $27,778 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Parmelee, South Dakota expensive?

In Parmelee, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $9,999, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Parmelee, South Dakota?

About 0.0% 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 66.0% 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 33 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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