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Rosholt

South Dakota · 423 residents · 0.296 sq mi
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Rosholt has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,568. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $58,500. With a median age of 53.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
423
+1%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,429 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
53.0
+6%since 2000
from 49.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2823664495326161990201020202024Rosholt
2024428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,568
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,547 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,041
+62%since 2000
from $15,437 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−47.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
37.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+28%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(392)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(8)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(391)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(9)
Diversity Score5.8%(25)
Diversity Score
6
+208%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+28%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
74.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.1%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
13.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.7%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
52.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.2%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosholt, South Dakota?

Rosholt, South Dakota has about 423 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rosholt, South Dakota earns about $35,568 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rosholt, South Dakota expensive?

In Rosholt, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $58,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Rosholt, South Dakota?

About 18.9% of adults age 25 and over in Rosholt, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rosholt, South Dakota?

About 13.5% of people in Rosholt, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosholt, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosholt, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 30 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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