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Sinai

South Dakota · 102 residents (2025 est.) · 0.368 sq mi
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Sinai has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,300. At a median age of 24.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 53%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

215
+62%since 2000
from 133 in 2000
1990 – 2025
584 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 361 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
24.9
−30%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:102 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
751141541942331990201020202024Sinai
2024215
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,875
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$26,507
+52%since 2000
from $17,451 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.0%
+14.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
1.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.308
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.307 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade32.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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

$89,300
+53%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
66.7%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
33.3% rent
7.4%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
8.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
32.0%
+32.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
1.6
+86%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(190)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score25.7%(55)
26
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

29.3 min
+129%since 2000
from 12.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
78.4%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
19.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

6.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
86.8%
+20.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
6.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
22.4%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

53.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
46.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
3.3%
−58.7 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
14.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 12.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
14.0%
−63.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
88.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2017
from 78.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
93.8%
+16.8 ptssince 2016
from 77.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
6.2%
−16.8 ptssince 2016
from 22.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sinai, South Dakota?

Sinai, South Dakota has about 215 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sinai, South Dakota earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sinai, South Dakota expensive?

In Sinai, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $89,300.

How educated are people in Sinai, South Dakota?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sinai, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sinai, South Dakota?

About 1.9% of people in Sinai, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Sinai, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Sinai, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 98 residents, a change of about 84 percent over that period.

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

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