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Roslyn

South Dakota · 183 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 $38,625. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 42 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $40,900. With a median age of 59.8, 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 59.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
183
−19%since 2000
from 225 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
839 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,032 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
59.8
+17%since 2000
from 51.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1341722112492871990201020202024Roslyn
2024147
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,625
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,541
+87%since 2000
from $11,527 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.392
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services14.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration12.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,900
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $14,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$375
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $242 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.3%
−41.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
18.2% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+41%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(179)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 60.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
+49%since 2000
from 9.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.1%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
21.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
7.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% 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
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
28.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.4%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 41.2% in 2009
Female
56.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 58.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 37.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Roslyn, South Dakota?

Roslyn, South Dakota has about 183 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Roslyn, South Dakota earns about $38,625 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 $40,900, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in Roslyn, South Dakota?

About 12.7% 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 4.9% 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 70 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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