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Redfield

South Dakota · 2,214 residents · 1.928 sq mi
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Redfield has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $49,757. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 683 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,400. With a median age of 48.1, 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 48.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,214
−24%since 2000
from 2,897 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,148 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,503 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.1
+18%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Redfield
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,757
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,743 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,443
+90%since 2000
from $15,505 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.9%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$92,400
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $337 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 61.8% in 2000
40.4% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+37%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(2,026)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(83)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other6.2%(137)
Diversity Score24.7%(546)
Diversity Score
25
+715%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.1 min
+6%since 2000
from 11.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.2%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 91.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redfield, South Dakota?

Redfield, South Dakota has about 2,214 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Redfield, South Dakota earns about $49,757 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 $92,400, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Redfield, South Dakota?

About 22.3% 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 7.5% 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 440 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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