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Summerset

South Dakota · 3,030 residents (2025 est.) · 2.723 sq mi
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Summerset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $119,271. Population has held roughly steady since 2023. Median home value is $368,300. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 59% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% 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
3,022
+1%since 2023
from 2,978 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
1,110 / sq mi
+1%since 2023
from 1,094 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
35.1
+3%since 2023
from 34.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,030 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
08252K2K3K200920202024Summerset
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$119,271
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $115,197 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$42,878
+2%since 2023
from $41,973 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
71.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.345
−5%since 2023
from 0.362 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade1.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$368,300
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $337,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,288
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,233 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 80.6% in 2023
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
2.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 51.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+5%since 2023
from 2.9 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(2,780)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.2%(35)
Asian1.4%(41)
Other4%(120)
Diversity Score15.8%(471)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,825)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(52)
Asian1.2%(35)
Other3.6%(108)
Diversity Score15.6%(470)
Diversity Score
16
−2%since 2023
from 16 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
98.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 98.4% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
12.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
−7%since 2023
from 21.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 87.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.1% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% 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
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
78.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 78.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 45.6% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2023
from 51.8% in 2023
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 12.1% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 7.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 9.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 94.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
98.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 98.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerset, South Dakota?

Summerset, South Dakota has about 3,022 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Summerset, South Dakota earns about $119,271 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Summerset, South Dakota expensive?

In Summerset, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $368,300, and the typical rent is about $1,288 a month.

How educated are people in Summerset, South Dakota?

About 38.4% of adults age 25 and over in Summerset, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Summerset, South Dakota?

About 8.6% of people in Summerset, 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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