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Roscoe

South Dakota · 281 residents (2025 est.) · 0.383 sq mi
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Roscoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,000. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 48% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
316
−2%since 2000
from 324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
825 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+35%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:281 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2532863203533861990201020202024Roscoe
2024316
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,622
+159%since 2000
from $16,451 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.6%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+22.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.599
+90%since 2010
from 0.315 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade24.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services20.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration20.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information12.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+24.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.3%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.9%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.9
+77%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
32
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(322)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0.8%(2)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(270)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(28)
Asian1.3%(4)
Other4.4%(14)
Diversity Score32.5%(103)
Diversity Score
32
+4112%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.8%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
16.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% 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
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.0%
−50.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.6%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.3%
−33.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.3%
−71.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.2%
+25.6 ptssince 2017
from 61.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2016
from 85.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 4.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roscoe, South Dakota?

Roscoe, South Dakota has about 316 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roscoe, South Dakota earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roscoe, South Dakota expensive?

In Roscoe, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $74,000.

How educated are people in Roscoe, South Dakota?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Roscoe, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roscoe, South Dakota?

About 31.6% of people in Roscoe, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roscoe, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Roscoe, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 33 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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