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Reliance

South Dakota · 128 residents · 1.086 sq mi
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Reliance has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has fallen 38% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $61,700. With a median age of 44.5, 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 44.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
128
−38%since 2000
from 206 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
−38%since 2000
from 190 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.5
+20%since 2000
from 37.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
951471992503021990201020202024Reliance
2024211
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,375
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,833 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,630
+117%since 2000
from $14,141 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information7%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.4%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
24.6% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic78.9%(101)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(6)
Diversity Score17%(22)
Diversity Score
17
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
97.4%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.9 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 94.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.5%
−89.2 ptssince 2013
from 94.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Reliance, South Dakota?

Reliance, South Dakota has about 128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Reliance, South Dakota earns about $54,375 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 $61,700.

How educated are people in Reliance, South Dakota?

About 19.2% 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 0.0% of people in Reliance, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Reliance, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Reliance, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 50 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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