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Ree Heights

South Dakota · 59 residents (2025 est.) · 0.296 sq mi
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Ree Heights has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,196. Population has fallen 55% since 2000, a loss of 47 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $18,100. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38
−55%since 2000
from 85 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
128 / sq mi
−55%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.9
+3%since 2000
from 42.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:59 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
28466380981990201020202024Ree Heights
202438
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,196
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$57,461
+459%since 2000
from $10,276 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.224
−13%since 2010
from 0.257 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing48.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction48.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$18,100
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 86.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
38.6%
+22.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
0.2
−45%since 2000
from 0.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.6%(83)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian1.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.9%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.1% 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
16.2 min
+11%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
37.9%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
55.2%
+47.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% 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
6.9%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
80.6%
+11.3 ptssince 2011
from 69.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.9%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
Female
26.3%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−55.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2012
from 17.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.7 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.5%
+7.2 ptssince 2017
from 74.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ree Heights, South Dakota?

Ree Heights, South Dakota has about 38 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ree Heights, South Dakota?

The typical household in Ree Heights, South Dakota earns about $74,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ree Heights, South Dakota expensive?

In Ree Heights, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $18,100.

How educated are people in Ree Heights, South Dakota?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ree Heights, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ree Heights, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Ree Heights, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ree Heights, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Ree Heights, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 54 residents, a change of about -59 percent over that period.

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

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