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Reliance

South Dakota · 191 residents · 1.086 sq mi
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Reliance has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,750. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,300. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

191
−7%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
176 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.1
+8%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
951471992503021990201020202024Reliance
2024211
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,750
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$18,994
+34%since 2000
from $14,141 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
22.0%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.345
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade10.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing7%
US avg: 3.1%
Information5.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$60,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$563
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $513 in 2000
US average: $853
42.5%
−40.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
16.4% rent
12.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
11.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
60.0%
+30.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.0
+107%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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77%(147)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.4%(18)
Diversity Score29%(55)
29
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

26.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

23.3 min
+70%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
83.2%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
11.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
3.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
1.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

19.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
47.4%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

55.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
45.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
17.2%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reliance, South Dakota?

Reliance, South Dakota has about 191 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Reliance, South Dakota earns about $30,750 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 $60,300, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Reliance, South Dakota?

About 26.2% 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 22.0% 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 13 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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