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Porcupine

South Dakota · 925 residents · 9.587 sq mi
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Porcupine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,118. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 518 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $24,000. At a median age of 23.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 68% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 23.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

925
+127%since 2000
from 407 in 2000
1990 – 2024
96 / sq mi
+127%since 2000
from 42 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
23.6
+11%since 2000
from 21.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2966299621K2K1990201020202024Porcupine
2024424
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,118
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,583 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
$6,745
+52%since 2000
from $4,429 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
86.9%
+58.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing7.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
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

$24,000
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $9,999 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2021
$778
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211 in 2000
US average: $1,124
53.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
46.1% rent
1.3
+209%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic0.6%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(13)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other91.9%(850)
Diversity Score5.6%(52)
6
−91%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

3.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 62.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.4 min
+109%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
80.0%
+80.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
42.3%
+42.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

21.5%
−29.6 ptssince 2011
from 51.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
35.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 27.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
24.8%
−75.2 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

53.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
46.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
36.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2013
from 68.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Porcupine, South Dakota?

Porcupine, South Dakota has about 925 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Porcupine, South Dakota earns about $19,118 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Porcupine, South Dakota expensive?

In Porcupine, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $24,000, and the typical rent is about $778 a month.

How educated are people in Porcupine, South Dakota?

About 3.0% 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 86.9% of people in Porcupine, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Porcupine, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Porcupine, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 70 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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