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Turton

South Dakota · 55 residents · 0.367 sq mi
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Turton is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $84,167. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $64,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 41% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 143%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55
−10%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
150 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 166 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.5
−15%since 2000
from 59.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
38506274861990201020202024Turton
202461
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$84,167
+134%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,929 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,272
+107%since 2000
from $18,519 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+53.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services58.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration58.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction37.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,000
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
0.8
+4%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(61)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(52)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.9%(5)
Diversity Score
9
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
35.5%
+20.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.5%
−4.6 ptssince 2000
from 98.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
5.4 min
−78%since 2000
from 24.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.1%
+24.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
93.5%
+38.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.8%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 87.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.1%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
38.9%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
1.9%
−90.7 ptssince 2013
from 92.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turton, South Dakota?

Turton, South Dakota has about 55 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Turton, South Dakota earns about $84,167 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 $64,000.

How educated are people in Turton, South Dakota?

About 35.5% 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 0.0% 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 27 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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