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Summerset

South Dakota · 1,814 residents · 2.723 sq mi
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Summerset is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $69,643. The city has more than doubled in size since 2009, adding 1,579 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2009, reaching $183,700. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 50% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 37.2
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 378%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,814
+672%since 2009
from 235 in 2009
2009 – 2025
Population density
666 / sq mi
+672%since 2009
from 86 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 261
Median age
31.6
−31%since 2009
from 46.0 in 2009
US average: 37.2
Population, 2009 – 2024
08252K2K3K200920202024Summerset
20243K
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,643
+133%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $29,375 in 2009
US average: $52,703
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,657
+32%since 2009
from $19,389 in 2009
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
45.7%
+42.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information34.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.4%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,700
+378%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $37,800 in 2009
US average: $225,659
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,556
+100%inflation adjusted, since 2009
from $767 in 2009
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
78.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
10.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.4%
−21.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.5%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.5%
+39.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+105%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic77.4%(182)
Black4.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.8%(23)
Diversity Score47.7%(112)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(1,665)
Black1%(18)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(44)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other4.5%(82)
Diversity Score19.7%(358)
Diversity Score
20
−59%since 2009
from 48 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
99.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 93.7% in 2009
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.1 min
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.1%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.2%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.5%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
Female
43.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.5%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.2%
−44.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Summerset, South Dakota?

Summerset, South Dakota has about 1,814 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Summerset, South Dakota earns about $69,643 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 $183,700, and the typical rent is about $1,556 a month.

How educated are people in Summerset, South Dakota?

About 29.3% 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 2.9% of people in Summerset, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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