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Reliance

South Dakota · 127 residents (2025 est.) · 1.086 sq mi
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Reliance has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $123,200. At a median age of 25.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.8% of residents. Households here earn about 26% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 25.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 132%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

211
+2%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
194 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
25.4
−31%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:127 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
951471992503021990201020202024Reliance
2024211
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$55,313
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$29,395
+108%since 2000
from $14,141 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.8%
+27.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
3.8%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.435
+26%since 2010
from 0.345 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Information18.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$123,200
+132%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
91.8%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
8.2% rent
21.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
11.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
−29.2 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
2.2
+135%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(186)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic75.8%(160)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other24.2%(51)
Diversity Score45.8%(97)
46
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

42.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
+41%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
80.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
3.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
52.7%
−19.0 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
38.3%
+25.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
43.2%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
52.6%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
4.6%
−56.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
9.3%
−10.1 ptssince 2012
from 19.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
3.4%
−91.3 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
87.8%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 55.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
99.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reliance, South Dakota?

Reliance, South Dakota has about 211 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Reliance, South Dakota earns about $55,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Reliance, South Dakota expensive?

In Reliance, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $123,200.

How educated are people in Reliance, South Dakota?

About 42.7% of adults age 25 and over in Reliance, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Reliance, South Dakota?

About 3.8% of people in Reliance, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reliance, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Reliance, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 33 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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

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