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Pine Ridge

South Dakota · 3,138 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 $37,198. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 27.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 41.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 27.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
40% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

3,138
−1%since 2000
from 3,171 in 2000
1990 – 2024
1,110 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
27.1
+38%since 2000
from 19.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Pine Ridge
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$37,198
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$12,004
+98%since 2000
from $6,067 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
41.1%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$447
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $324 in 2000
US average: $1,124
39.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 33.7% in 2000
60.3% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(69)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(83)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other92.2%(2,894)
Diversity Score12.5%(391)
12
−79%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
73.3%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

8.9 min
−8%since 2000
from 9.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
70.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 69.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
24.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 15.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
44.7%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
30.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
52.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
37.6%
−18.3 ptssince 2013
from 55.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Pine Ridge, South Dakota?

Pine Ridge, South Dakota has about 3,138 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pine Ridge, South Dakota earns about $37,198 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 $447 a month.

How educated are people in Pine Ridge, South Dakota?

About 7.2% 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 41.1% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 540 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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