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Presho

South Dakota · 472 residents · 0.671 sq mi
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Presho has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,574. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 116 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,400. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 5.1% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

472
−20%since 2000
from 588 in 2000
1990 – 2025
703 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 876 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
45.2
+11%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
2783844905957011990201020202024Presho
2024313
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$67,574
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,893 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$35,674
+126%since 2000
from $15,789 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
38.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
5.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction26%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services7.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
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

$67,400
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$742
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
72.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
27.7% rent
1.0
−10%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(415)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.7%(13)
Diversity Score9.9%(47)
10
+108%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

23.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
5.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.4 min
−31%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
83.9%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
2.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

1.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
78.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 70.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
38.6%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

60.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
39.4%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
10.9%
−81.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Presho, South Dakota?

Presho, South Dakota has about 472 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Presho, South Dakota earns about $67,574 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 $67,400, and the typical rent is about $742 a month.

How educated are people in Presho, South Dakota?

About 23.6% 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 5.1% 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 194 residents, a change of about -29 percent over that period.

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

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