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Tolstoy

South Dakota · 35 residents · 0.183 sq mi
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Tolstoy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $58,750. Population has fallen 45% since 2000, a loss of 29 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $32,500. With a median age of 58.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 58.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
35
−45%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
−45%since 2000
from 350 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
58.8
+2%since 2000
from 57.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11294765831990201020202024Tolstoy
202457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,750
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,109
−1%since 2000
from $25,402 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 19.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information37.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$32,500
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2020
Owner-occupied
90.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.1% in 2000
9.1% rent
Afford Score
0.6
−40%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
69
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(34)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.9%(2)
Diversity Score
7
+80%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.5%
+37.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+11%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
13.3%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+31.4 ptssince 2011
from 35.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−56.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 88.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tolstoy, South Dakota?

Tolstoy, South Dakota has about 35 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tolstoy, South Dakota earns about $58,750 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 $32,500.

How educated are people in Tolstoy, South Dakota?

About 37.5% 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 0.0% 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 42 residents, a change of about -55 percent over that period.

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