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Pine Ridge

South Dakota · 2,246 residents · 2.827 sq mi
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Pine Ridge has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,060. Population has fallen 29% since 2000, a loss of 925 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 29% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
47% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,246
−29%since 2000
from 3,171 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
794 / sq mi
−29%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.6
+50%since 2000
from 19.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Pine Ridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,060
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,454
+171%since 2000
from $6,067 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
44.8%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.5%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.469
+15%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information9.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$750
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
47.3%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
52.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.0%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.3%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.7%(118)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(57)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58%(1,838)
2024
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(319)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other85.7%(1,925)
Diversity Score30.7%(689)
Diversity Score
31
−47%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.0%
+27.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
+15%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.7%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−7.6 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
32.1%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.8%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.1%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2012
from 9.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
44.1%
−11.8 ptssince 2013
from 55.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
99.1%
+50.7 ptssince 2017
from 48.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
84.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 82.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pine Ridge, South Dakota?

Pine Ridge, South Dakota has about 2,246 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pine Ridge, South Dakota?

The typical household in Pine Ridge, South Dakota earns about $53,060 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pine Ridge, South Dakota expensive?

In Pine Ridge, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Ridge, South Dakota?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pine Ridge, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pine Ridge, South Dakota?

About 14.5% of people in Pine Ridge, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pine Ridge, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pine Ridge, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 352 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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