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Roslyn

South Dakota · 182 residents (2025 est.) · 0.218 sq mi
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Roslyn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,375. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 78 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $96,300. With a median age of 53.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 34% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 53.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 265%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
147
−35%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,032 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.1
+4%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:182 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1341722112492871990201020202024Roslyn
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,375
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,963
+134%since 2000
from $11,527 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.6%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
−9%since 2010
from 0.392 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade37.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$96,300
+265%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
35.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.4%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+161%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
49
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(220)
Black1.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.4%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.6%(120)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other18.4%(27)
Diversity Score37.5%(55)
Diversity Score
37
+755%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.4%
+19.5 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.0 min
+234%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
60.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
25.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% 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
12.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.7%
−11.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
14.6%
−47.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.3%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 25.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.2%
−77.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.0%
+18.1 ptssince 2017
from 67.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 98.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslyn, South Dakota?

Roslyn, South Dakota has about 147 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roslyn, South Dakota earns about $49,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Roslyn, South Dakota expensive?

In Roslyn, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $96,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn, South Dakota?

About 15.2% of adults age 25 and over in Roslyn, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Roslyn, South Dakota?

About 15.0% of people in Roslyn, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Roslyn, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Roslyn, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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