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Turton

South Dakota · 54 residents (2025 est.) · 0.367 sq mi
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Turton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $75,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the South Dakota median. 59% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, well above the US average, yet household income trails the national figure — a profile common to graduate-student tracts and academic hubs.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
More educated
59% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
61
Unchangedsince 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
−26%since 2000
from 59.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:54 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
38506274861990201020202024Turton
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,750
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,929 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,098
+149%since 2000
from $18,519 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.571
+22%since 2010
from 0.467 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction29.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services25%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration25%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,000
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
10.0% rent
Vacancy rate
36.2%
+29.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−18.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−77.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+110%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
91
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
59.1%
+44.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.6%
−9.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
13.6%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
−28%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
91.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% 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
3.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
66.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.3%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2012
from 28.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
1.6%
−91.0 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2017
from 78.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turton, South Dakota?

Turton, South Dakota has about 61 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Turton, South Dakota earns about $48,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turton, South Dakota expensive?

In Turton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $75,000.

How educated are people in Turton, South Dakota?

About 59.1% of adults age 25 and over in Turton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Turton, South Dakota?

About 9.8% of people in Turton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Turton, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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