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Presho

South Dakota · 497 residents · 0.671 sq mi
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Presho has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,250. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 91 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,900. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
497
−15%since 2000
from 588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.5
+14%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2783844905957011990201020202024Presho
2024313
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,250
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,893 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,235
+47%since 2000
from $15,789 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.380
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical9.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food6.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade2.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,900
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
24.6%
−53.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
20.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
2.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+54%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(561)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(4)
Asian0.9%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.7%(28)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.8%(476)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score1.7%(9)
Diversity Score
2
−64%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.2 min
−38%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−38.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
50.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.9%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Presho, South Dakota?

Presho, South Dakota has about 497 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Presho, South Dakota earns about $36,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Presho, South Dakota expensive?

In Presho, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $61,900, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Presho, South Dakota?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Presho, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Presho, South Dakota?

About 8.1% of people in Presho, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Presho, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Presho, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 169 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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