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Running Water

South Dakota · 73 residents · 2.091 sq mi
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Population has declined 9% since 2023. Median home value is $9,999. With a median age of 76.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 76.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
73
−9%since 2023
from 80 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
35 / sq mi
−9%since 2023
from 38 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
76.0
Unchangedsince 2023
from 76.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
223446687201020202024Running Water
202473
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$25,022
−6%since 2023
from $26,520 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 34.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
−1%since 2023
from 0.420 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$9,999
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $9,999 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
12.0% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
+30.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(2)
Diversity Score6.1%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(72)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(1)
Diversity Score3.4%(2)
Diversity Score
3
−45%since 2023
from 6 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.0 min
−4%since 2023
from 15.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 79.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
23.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
41.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.3%
−7.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Female
49.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 15.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
32.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Running Water, South Dakota?

Running Water, South Dakota has about 73 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Running Water, South Dakota expensive?

In Running Water, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $9,999.

How educated are people in Running Water, South Dakota?

About 31.5% of adults age 25 and over in Running Water, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Running Water, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Running Water, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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