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Roslyn

South Dakota · 225 residents · 0.218 sq mi
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Roslyn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,375. Population has declined 11% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $14,500. With a median age of 51.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 51.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

225
−11%since 1990
from 253 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,032 / sq mi
−11%since 1990
from 1,161 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
51.3
−16%since 1990
from 61.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1341722112492871990201020202024Roslyn
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,375
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $12,188 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,527
+46%since 1990
from $7,869 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.4%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 17.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$14,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$242
−23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $238 in 1990
US average: $602
68.8%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 75.3% in 1990
31.2% rent
0.7
−39%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(249)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.9%(10)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(220)
Black1.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score4.4%(10)
4
+13%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.9%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.8%
+11.6 ptssince 1990
from 49.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.6 min
−67%since 1990
from 29.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslyn, South Dakota?

Roslyn, South Dakota has about 225 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Roslyn, South Dakota earns about $19,375 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 $14,500, and the typical rent is about $242 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn, South Dakota?

About 9.9% 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 18.4% 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 28 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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

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