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Tulare

South Dakota · 206 residents (2025 est.) · 0.256 sq mi
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Tulare has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,833. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 46 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $84,300. With a median age of 55.9, 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 55.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
175
−21%since 2000
from 221 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
684 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 863 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.9
+29%since 2000
from 43.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:206 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1661942232512801990201020202024Tulare
2024175
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,833
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,313 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,866
+101%since 2000
from $18,303 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.0%
+23.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−38%since 2010
from 0.575 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$633
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
11.6% rent
Vacancy rate
27.7%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.0%
+30.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+33%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
56
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(213)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.9%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(5)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.0%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.9%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.7%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
12.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.3%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Female
40.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2012
from 10.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−85.3 ptssince 2013
from 95.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.5%
+19.4 ptssince 2017
from 77.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2016
from 99.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2016
from 0.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tulare, South Dakota?

Tulare, South Dakota has about 175 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tulare, South Dakota earns about $60,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tulare, South Dakota expensive?

In Tulare, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $84,300, and the typical rent is about $633 a month.

How educated are people in Tulare, South Dakota?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tulare, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tulare, South Dakota?

About 19.4% of people in Tulare, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tulare, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Tulare, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 61 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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