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Tolstoy

South Dakota · 36 residents · 0.183 sq mi
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Tolstoy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,000. Population has fallen 44% since 2000, a loss of 28 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $35,000. With a median age of 54.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 54.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

36
−44%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2025
197 / sq mi
−44%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
54.3
−6%since 2000
from 57.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
11294765831990201020202024Tolstoy
202457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,000
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$21,796
−14%since 2000
from $25,402 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
8.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.364
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$35,000
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2020
15.0%
−78.1 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
5.0% rent
65.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
1.4
+52%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(63)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.8%(2)
2010
White, non-Hispanic97.2%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.8%(2)
7
+76%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
65.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
+54.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

66.7%
+39.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
−81.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
52.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
21.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Tolstoy, South Dakota?

Tolstoy, South Dakota has about 36 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tolstoy, South Dakota earns about $25,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tolstoy, South Dakota expensive?

In Tolstoy, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $35,000.

How educated are people in Tolstoy, South Dakota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Tolstoy, South Dakota?

About 8.7% of people in Tolstoy, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tolstoy, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Tolstoy, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 41 residents, a change of about -53 percent over that period.

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