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Soldier Creek

South Dakota · 201 residents · 12.235 sq mi
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Soldier Creek has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $2,499. Population has fallen 26% since 2023, a loss of 70 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 22.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 84.6% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

201
−26%since 2023
from 271 in 2023
2010 – 2024
16 / sq mi
−26%since 2023
from 22 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
22.1
+19%since 2023
from 18.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
091181272363201020202024Soldier Creek
2024201
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$2,499
US average: $82,259
2014 – 2024
$15,648
+30%since 2023
from $12,069 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
84.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.630
−15%since 2023
from 0.737 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

86.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 88.5% in 2023
13.3% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(271)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other100%(201)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.5%
−4.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
12.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 9.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

75.6%
+6.9 ptssince 2023
from 68.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
33.9%
+12.1 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

44.8%
+7.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
55.2%
−7.9 ptssince 2023
from 63.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
24.9%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 38.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
35.0%
+15.3 ptssince 2023
from 19.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Soldier Creek, South Dakota?

Soldier Creek, South Dakota has about 201 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Soldier Creek, South Dakota?

The typical household in Soldier Creek, South Dakota earns about $2,499 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Soldier Creek, South Dakota?

About 12.3% of adults age 25 and over in Soldier Creek, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Soldier Creek, South Dakota?

About 84.6% of people in Soldier Creek, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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