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Spring Creek

South Dakota · 330 residents · 10.371 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 194 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 24.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 93.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 24.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
330
+143%since 2000
from 136 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
32 / sq mi
+143%since 2000
from 13 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.6
+15%since 2000
from 21.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
901572252923601990201020202024Spring Creek
2024330
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,282
+105%since 2000
from $4,045 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−32.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
93.3%
+48.6 ptssince 2000
from 44.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
−59%since 2010
from 0.718 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information33.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction32.3%
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%
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

Owner-occupied
58.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
41.1% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(13)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other96.1%(317)
Diversity Score9.5%(31)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2009
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
61.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 59.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.8 min
+62%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
66.2%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
33.8%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
20.5%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
58.9%
+58.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2011
from 50.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
33.8%
−53.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.8%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.4%
−8.4 ptssince 2012
from 24.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
45.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2013
from 47.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+34.0 ptssince 2017
from 66.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
17.0%
−36.3 ptssince 2016
from 53.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring Creek, South Dakota?

Spring Creek, South Dakota has about 330 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Spring Creek, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Spring Creek, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 93.3% of people in Spring Creek, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring Creek, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring Creek, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 141 residents, a change of about 75 percent over that period.

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