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Plankinton

South Dakota · 777 residents (2025 est.) · 0.763 sq mi
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Plankinton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $114,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
603
Unchangedsince 2000
from 601 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
790 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 788 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 42.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:777 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5736306877438001990201020202024Plankinton
2024603
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,833
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,019 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,328
+242%since 2000
from $15,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.6%
+37.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.503
+58%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Information5.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade0.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,800
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$970
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $340 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
69.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.8% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
13.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
6.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.2%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+22%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
75
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(558)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino6%(36)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.6%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(480)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.9%(114)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other1.2%(7)
Diversity Score41.3%(249)
Diversity Score
41
+183%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+101%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 74.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.5%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% 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
0.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2011
from 76.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
39.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 12.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−81.7 ptssince 2013
from 89.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 85.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 14.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plankinton, South Dakota?

Plankinton, South Dakota has about 603 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Plankinton, South Dakota earns about $74,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plankinton, South Dakota expensive?

In Plankinton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $114,800, and the typical rent is about $970 a month.

How educated are people in Plankinton, South Dakota?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Plankinton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plankinton, South Dakota?

About 15.6% of people in Plankinton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plankinton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Plankinton, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 10 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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