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Pukwana

South Dakota · 233 residents · 0.767 sq mi
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Pukwana has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,625. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. Median home value is $58,400. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
233
−19%since 2000
from 287 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
304 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 374 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+30%since 2000
from 36.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2142472813153481990201020202024Pukwana
2024300
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,625
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,910
+150%since 2000
from $11,978 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+32.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,400
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$793
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−35%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(3)
Diversity Score15%(35)
Diversity Score
15
+741%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.1%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+163%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
79.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
14.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pukwana, South Dakota?

Pukwana, South Dakota has about 233 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Pukwana, South Dakota earns about $60,625 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 $58,400, and the typical rent is about $793 a month.

How educated are people in Pukwana, South Dakota?

About 24.4% 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 14.0% of people in Pukwana, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pukwana, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Pukwana, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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

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