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Pringle

South Dakota · 104 residents (2025 est.) · 0.242 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 65% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 4.4% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
206
+65%since 2000
from 125 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
851 / sq mi
+65%since 2000
from 517 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.4
+15%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:104 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
491051612172731990201020202024Pringle
2024206
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$27,979
+164%since 2000
from $10,584 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.2%
+34.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.4%
−12.4 ptssince 2000
from 16.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
+79%since 2010
from 0.222 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction26.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information17.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade1%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
90.8%
+19.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
9.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
5.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.8%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(3)
2024
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(153)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino21.8%(45)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.9%(8)
Diversity Score49.9%(103)
Diversity Score
50
+2255%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
68.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
−33%since 2000
from 31.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
87.6%
+24.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.6%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
45.1%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.5%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2012
from 3.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.9%
−51.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
+10.5 ptssince 2016
from 84.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.9%
−9.4 ptssince 2016
from 12.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pringle, South Dakota?

Pringle, South Dakota has about 206 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Pringle, South Dakota?

About 9.4% of adults age 25 and over in Pringle, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pringle, South Dakota?

About 4.4% of people in Pringle, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pringle, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pringle, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 122 residents, a change of about 145 percent over that period.

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