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Piedmont

South Dakota · 971 residents · 1.564 sq mi
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Piedmont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,828. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $266,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.2% of residents. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

971
−1%since 2019
from 977 in 2019
2009 – 2025
621 / sq mi
−1%since 2019
from 625 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
41.1
+14%since 2019
from 36.2 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20092024
03286559831K200920202024Piedmont
2024981
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$44,828
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $65,313 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
$27,132
−12%since 2019
from $30,701 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
−16.8 ptssince 2019
from 46.7% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
5.2%
−6.8 ptssince 2019
from 12.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$266,700
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $157,900 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
$1,028
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $1,293 in 2019
US average: $1,124
82.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 87.1% in 2019
17.2% rent
5.9
+146%since 2019
from 2.4 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(842)
Black1.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.8%(86)
Diversity Score31%(303)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88%(854)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4%(39)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other3.5%(34)
Diversity Score20%(194)
20
−36%since 2019
from 31 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.7%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 96.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
5.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.2 min
−20%since 2019
from 21.6 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
63.2%
−18.1 ptssince 2019
from 81.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.8%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
68.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2019
from 67.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
19.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2019
from 29.6% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 46.9% in 2019
48.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 53.1% in 2019
0.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 0.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
12.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Piedmont, South Dakota?

Piedmont, South Dakota has about 971 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Piedmont, South Dakota earns about $44,828 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 $266,700, and the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

How educated are people in Piedmont, South Dakota?

About 19.5% 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 5.2% 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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