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Rosebud

South Dakota · 1,587 residents · 12.964 sq mi
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Rosebud has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,514. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $9,999. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 56.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,587
+2%since 2000
from 1,557 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
122 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 120 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
22.1
+10%since 2000
from 20.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Rosebud
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,514
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,906 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,101
+31%since 2000
from $8,462 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
56.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 43.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.559
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade10.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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

Median home value
$9,999
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$432
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $278 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
1.9%
−21.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.7% in 2000
74.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
46.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.5
−28%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(65)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(35)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.1%(1,013)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(54)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(77)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other88.3%(1,402)
Diversity Score20.5%(326)
Diversity Score
21
−68%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.0 min
+32%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
64.5%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.3%
−17.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
33.9%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
54.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
41.4%
−25.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.1%
−45.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosebud, South Dakota?

Rosebud, South Dakota has about 1,587 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rosebud, South Dakota earns about $19,514 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosebud, South Dakota expensive?

In Rosebud, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $9,999, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Rosebud, South Dakota?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Rosebud, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosebud, South Dakota?

About 56.9% of people in Rosebud, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosebud, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosebud, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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