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Pollock

South Dakota · 224 residents · 0.321 sq mi
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Pollock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,659. Population has fallen 34% since 2000, a loss of 115 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,400. With a median age of 57.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. 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 57.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
224
−34%since 2000
from 339 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
698 / sq mi
−34%since 2000
from 1,056 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
57.3
+39%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1332002673344011990201020202024Pollock
2024270
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,659
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,545 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,531
+171%since 2000
from $13,109 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.6%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.9%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,400
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
29.2% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−26%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.7%(3)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(4)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other2.2%(5)
Diversity Score12.2%(27)
Diversity Score
12
+1546%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 83.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−34%since 2000
from 15.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.9%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.8%
+13.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.4%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.4%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
40.6%
−14.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
−92.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pollock, South Dakota?

Pollock, South Dakota has about 224 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pollock, South Dakota earns about $44,659 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pollock, South Dakota expensive?

In Pollock, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $42,400.

How educated are people in Pollock, South Dakota?

About 20.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pollock, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pollock, South Dakota?

About 0.9% of people in Pollock, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pollock, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pollock, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 155 residents, a change of about -41 percent over that period.

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

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