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St. Francis

South Dakota · 449 residents (2025 est.) · 0.362 sq mi
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St. Francis has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,083. Population has declined 12% since 2000. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 34.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
49% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

593
−12%since 2000
from 675 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,638 / sq mi
−12%since 2000
from 1,865 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
24.8
+9%since 2000
from 22.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:449 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 19902024
4165757348921K1990201020202024St. Francis
2024593
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$42,083
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$16,366
+133%since 2000
from $7,026 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.3%
+20.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
34.1%
−23.0 ptssince 2000
from 57.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.539
+9%since 2010
from 0.493 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$567
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $1,442
49.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 45.4% in 2000
50.6% rent
11.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
21.5%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
13.6%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(12)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.8%(411)
2024
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(7)
Asian26.1%(155)
Other71%(421)
Diversity Score53.4%(317)
53
−12%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

24.4%
+13.7 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
6.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
60.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
14.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
4.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
20.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
25.6%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.9%
−23.5 ptssince 2011
from 36.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
57.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 62.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
45.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
49.7%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

54.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
45.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
24.5%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
5.2%
−45.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2012
from 20.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
26.0%
−37.2 ptssince 2013
from 63.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
89.4%
+37.1 ptssince 2017
from 52.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
61.3%
−17.4 ptssince 2016
from 78.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in St. Francis, South Dakota?

St. Francis, South Dakota has about 593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in St. Francis, South Dakota?

The typical household in St. Francis, South Dakota earns about $42,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is St. Francis, South Dakota expensive?

In St. Francis, South Dakota, the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in St. Francis, South Dakota?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in St. Francis, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in St. Francis, South Dakota?

About 34.1% of people in St. Francis, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has St. Francis, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, St. Francis, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 215 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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