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Tea

South Dakota · 5,598 residents · 3.787 sq mi
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Tea is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $89,452. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,856 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $224,800. At a median age of 29.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents. Households here earn about 49% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 54%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,598
+221%since 2000
from 1,742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
29.7
+5%since 2000
from 28.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1932K4K6K7K1990201020202024Tea
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 59.2%(517)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.5%(586)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1411.3%(633)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.6%(425)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.9%(274)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3415.7%(877)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4417.8%(998)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5411.3%(632)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 646.6%(371)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 743.7%(207)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.1%(62)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.3%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$89,452
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,671 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,144
+70%since 2000
from $17,719 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
63.4%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 39.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services12.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$224,800
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$966
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $550 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.2%
−17.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
33.8% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+12%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Tea on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(1,681)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(15)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic90.9%(5,086)
Black1.2%(65)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(131)
Asian0.4%(20)
Other1.1%(62)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan1.2%(70)
Mexican1.1%(65)
Asian origin
Asian Indian0.2%(13)
Ancestry
German40.6%(2,320)
Norwegian20%(1,140)
Irish6.6%(377)
American5.3%(304)
Swedish4.3%(245)
Danish4.1%(234)
Dutch3.4%(197)
English3.4%(196)
French2.2%(124)
Polish1.2%(67)
Czech0.8%(45)
Welsh0.7%(42)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Scottish0.6%(37)
Russian0.6%(35)
Italian0.6%(34)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(27)
Arab0.3%(19)
Greek0.1%(8)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.1%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+79%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 1.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
87.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 85.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
50.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
51.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.8%
−93.9 ptssince 2013
from 96.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married32.2%(771)
Married62.2%(1,491)
Widowed1.6%(38)
Divorced4%(96)
Women 15+
Never married24.6%(544)
Married65.1%(1,443)
Widowed1.6%(36)
Divorced8.7%(192)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tea, South Dakota?

Tea, South Dakota has about 5,598 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tea, South Dakota earns about $89,452 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tea, South Dakota expensive?

In Tea, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $224,800, and the typical rent is about $966 a month.

How educated are people in Tea, South Dakota?

About 43.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tea, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tea, South Dakota?

About 3.3% of people in Tea, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tea, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Tea, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,806 residents, a change of about 607 percent over that period.

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