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Pickstown

South Dakota · 230 residents · 0.613 sq mi
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Pickstown is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $78,558. Population has grown 37% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $208,800. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 31% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
230
+37%since 2000
from 168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
375 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.8
+11%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
531131742352951990201020202024Pickstown
2024275
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$78,558
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,596
+72%since 2000
from $20,755 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,800
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $77,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$758
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
25.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+72%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(143)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.7%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.7%(151)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(14)
Asian1.3%(3)
Other30.2%(69)
Diversity Score63.8%(147)
Diversity Score
64
+3601%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 89.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.4 min
+264%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 90.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
54.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−73.3 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pickstown, South Dakota?

Pickstown, South Dakota has about 230 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pickstown, South Dakota earns about $78,558 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pickstown, South Dakota expensive?

In Pickstown, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $208,800, and the typical rent is about $758 a month.

How educated are people in Pickstown, South Dakota?

About 30.3% of adults age 25 and over in Pickstown, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pickstown, South Dakota?

About 9.9% of people in Pickstown, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pickstown, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pickstown, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 145 residents, a change of about 171 percent over that period.

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