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Porcupine

South Dakota · 424 residents · 9.587 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 79.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
99% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
424
+4%since 2000
from 407 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
+37%since 2000
from 21.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
2966299621K2K1990201020202024Porcupine
2024424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$5,836
+32%since 2000
from $4,429 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
79.7%
+50.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
−3%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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

Owner-occupied
98.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
1.3% rent
Vacancy rate
20.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−51.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(244)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(3)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino13%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other86.3%(366)
Diversity Score29.7%(126)
Diversity Score
30
−50%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−51.1 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
10.1%
−17.1 ptssince 2011
from 27.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.2%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
56.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
25.0%
−21.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.5%
−20.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
18.9%
−49.9 ptssince 2013
from 68.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2017
from 55.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
71.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2016
from 76.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porcupine, South Dakota?

Porcupine, South Dakota has about 424 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Porcupine, South Dakota?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Porcupine, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Porcupine, South Dakota?

About 79.7% of people in Porcupine, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Porcupine, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Porcupine, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 431 residents, a change of about -50 percent over that period.

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