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Tripp

South Dakota · 575 residents · 0.593 sq mi
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Tripp has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,656. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 136 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,200. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
575
−19%since 2000
from 711 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
970 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,199 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
−11%since 2000
from 54.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5155696226757291990201020202024Tripp
2024574
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,656
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,609 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,887
+72%since 2000
from $16,231 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.4%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 18.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$297
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $306 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
1.0
+21%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(508)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino3%(17)
Asian0.7%(4)
Other3.7%(21)
Diversity Score18.5%(106)
Diversity Score
18
+340%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.9%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 60.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.3 min
−10%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
−5.4 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.7%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tripp, South Dakota?

Tripp, South Dakota has about 575 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tripp, South Dakota earns about $52,656 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 $53,200, and the typical rent is about $297 a month.

How educated are people in Tripp, South Dakota?

About 13.9% 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 10.4% 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 92 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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