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South Dakota · 563 residents (2025 est.) · 0.593 sq mi
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Tripp has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,167. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $66,300. With a median age of 48.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
574
−19%since 2000
from 711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
968 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.8
−10%since 2000
from 54.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:563 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5155696226757291990201020202024Tripp
2024574
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,167
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,609 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,680
+95%since 2000
from $16,231 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.403
+5%since 2010
from 0.383 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,300
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$334
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.5%
−14.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
10.5%
−49.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.1
+34%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(692)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(10)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score4.2%(30)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93%(534)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(30)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(10)
Diversity Score16.4%(94)
Diversity Score
16
+291%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.8%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+46%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
20.0%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.4%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2012
from 23.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.2%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.5%
+35.3 ptssince 2017
from 47.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
90.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2016
from 98.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tripp, South Dakota?

Tripp, South Dakota has about 574 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tripp, South Dakota earns about $59,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tripp, South Dakota expensive?

In Tripp, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $66,300, and the typical rent is about $334 a month.

How educated are people in Tripp, South Dakota?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tripp, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tripp, South Dakota?

About 16.3% of people in Tripp, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tripp, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Tripp, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 93 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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