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Rosholt

South Dakota · 379 residents · 0.296 sq mi
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Rosholt has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $71,125. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 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 $109,400. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 85%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
379
−10%since 2000
from 419 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,280 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 1,416 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+2%since 2000
from 49.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2823664495326161990201020202024Rosholt
2024428
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$71,125
+55%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,547 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,883
+100%since 2000
from $15,437 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance21.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical21.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction18%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade4.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade1.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,400
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
25.4% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+20%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.4%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other10.8%(41)
Diversity Score26.6%(101)
Diversity Score
27
+1307%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+30.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+123%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.0%
−82.8 ptssince 2013
from 85.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rosholt, South Dakota?

Rosholt, South Dakota has about 379 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Rosholt, South Dakota earns about $71,125 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 $109,400, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Rosholt, South Dakota?

About 19.5% 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 6.3% of people in Rosholt, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rosholt, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Rosholt, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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