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Redfield

South Dakota · 2,114 residents (2025 est.) · 1.928 sq mi
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Redfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,229. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 908 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $120,200. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 75%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,989
−31%since 2000
from 2,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,032 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 1,503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
49.0
+20%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,114 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Redfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,229
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,743 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,915
+138%since 2000
from $15,505 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
−11%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade13.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,200
+75%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$725
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
13.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
27.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+52%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95%(2,752)
Black0.4%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(19)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(88)
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.7%(1,824)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(65)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(100)
Diversity Score19.4%(386)
Diversity Score
19
+542%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
30.6%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.6 min
+20%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.4%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.5%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
28.7%
−36.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
47.5%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.3%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2012
from 19.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.3%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2016
from 1.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redfield, South Dakota?

Redfield, South Dakota has about 1,989 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Redfield, South Dakota earns about $58,229 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redfield, South Dakota expensive?

In Redfield, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $120,200, and the typical rent is about $725 a month.

How educated are people in Redfield, South Dakota?

About 30.6% of adults age 25 and over in Redfield, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redfield, South Dakota?

About 6.0% of people in Redfield, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Redfield, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Redfield, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 665 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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