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Piedmont

South Dakota · 1,245 residents (2025 est.) · 1.564 sq mi
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Piedmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,866. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $324,200. Households here earn about 28% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
981
+3%since 2023
from 956 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
627 / sq mi
+3%since 2023
from 611 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
−14%since 2023
from 50.8 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,245 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
03286559831K200920202024Piedmont
2024981
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,866
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $52,730 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,974
+4%since 2023
from $29,833 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.7%
+2.1 ptssince 2023
from 32.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 9.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.348
−5%since 2023
from 0.365 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$324,200
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $290,100 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,170
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,176 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 90.9% in 2023
13.1% rent
Vacancy rate
3.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
43.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2023
from 42.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 47.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.0
+9%since 2023
from 5.5 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(886)
Black2.1%(20)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(14)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.5%(33)
Diversity Score17.4%(166)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(902)
Black2.4%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.1%(11)
Asian0.5%(5)
Other4%(39)
Diversity Score19%(187)
Diversity Score
19
+9%since 2023
from 17 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 19.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.6 min
−2%since 2023
from 15.9 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 69.7% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
20.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.8% in 2023
Female
43.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.2% in 2023
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 16.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 7.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 99.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piedmont, South Dakota?

Piedmont, South Dakota has about 981 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Piedmont, South Dakota earns about $53,866 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piedmont, South Dakota expensive?

In Piedmont, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $324,200, and the typical rent is about $1,170 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont, South Dakota?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Piedmont, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piedmont, South Dakota?

About 7.3% of people in Piedmont, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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