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Roscoe

South Dakota · 269 residents · 0.383 sq mi
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Roscoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,625. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. 20% 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 $62,900. The poverty rate of 21.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
269
−17%since 2000
from 324 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
702 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 846 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.5
+2%since 2000
from 39.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2532863203533861990201020202024Roscoe
2024316
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,625
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,144
+83%since 2000
from $16,451 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade28.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing11.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$62,900
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$543
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $284 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.9% in 2000
28.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+28%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(240)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(14)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other2%(5)
Diversity Score19.3%(52)
Diversity Score
19
+2398%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+53%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.8%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
72.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2011
from 66.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.0%
−62.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
Female
39.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−70.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roscoe, South Dakota?

Roscoe, South Dakota has about 269 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roscoe, South Dakota earns about $45,625 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 $62,900, and the typical rent is about $543 a month.

How educated are people in Roscoe, South Dakota?

About 20.1% 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 21.8% 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 80 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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

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