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Pukwana

South Dakota · 285 residents · 0.767 sq mi
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Pukwana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $75,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
285
−1%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
372 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+15%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2142472813153481990201020202024Pukwana
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,462
+46%since 2000
from $11,978 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$423
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.7%
−31.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
19.1% rent
Vacancy rate
26.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
52.2%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+63%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(277)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(5)
2010
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(223)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(12)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other14.6%(42)
Diversity Score41.9%(119)
Diversity Score
42
+2256%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
20.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.4%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.1%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pukwana, South Dakota?

Pukwana, South Dakota has about 285 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pukwana, South Dakota earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pukwana, South Dakota expensive?

In Pukwana, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $75,800, and the typical rent is about $423 a month.

How educated are people in Pukwana, South Dakota?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Pukwana, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pukwana, South Dakota?

About 11.0% of people in Pukwana, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pukwana, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pukwana, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 28 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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