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Tyndall

South Dakota · 1,057 residents · 1.578 sq mi
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Tyndall has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,462. Population has declined 15% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $91,000. With a median age of 54.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 54.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,057
−15%since 2000
from 1,239 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
670 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 785 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.2
+23%since 2000
from 44.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K1K1990201020202024Tyndall
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,462
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,042 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,509
+82%since 2000
from $15,086 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$91,000
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$591
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $273 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
23.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+20%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(1,213)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(35)
2020
White, non-Hispanic94.4%(998)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.8%(29)
Diversity Score12.2%(129)
Diversity Score
12
+331%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.9 min
+46%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.1%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
51.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.7%
−80.6 ptssince 2013
from 93.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tyndall, South Dakota?

Tyndall, South Dakota has about 1,057 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tyndall, South Dakota earns about $43,462 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tyndall, South Dakota expensive?

In Tyndall, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $91,000, and the typical rent is about $591 a month.

How educated are people in Tyndall, South Dakota?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Tyndall, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tyndall, South Dakota?

About 10.1% of people in Tyndall, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tyndall, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Tyndall, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 144 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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

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