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Vale

South Dakota · 73 residents · 1.489 sq mi
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Vale has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,455. Population has fallen 19% since 2023, a loss of 17 residents. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $50,400. With a median age of 68.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

73
−19%since 2023
from 90 in 2023
2010 – 2024
49 / sq mi
−19%since 2023
from 60 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
68.5
−7%since 2023
from 73.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
47126206285365201020202024Vale
202473
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$40,455
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $23,661 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$25,064
+18%since 2023
from $21,202 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
12.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
6.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.381
+11%since 2023
from 0.342 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade68.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$50,400
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $58,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
87.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
12.5% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
US average: 47.4%
1.2
−50%since 2023
from 2.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90%(81)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other10%(9)
Diversity Score22.5%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other12.3%(9)
Diversity Score27%(20)
27
+20%since 2023
from 22 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

21.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 95.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
15.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.7 min
US average: 26.5
68.8%
−31.3 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
31.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
21.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2023
from 12.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
−18.2 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
31.3%
−23.3 ptssince 2023
from 54.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

43.8%
+14.9 ptssince 2023
from 28.9% in 2023
56.2%
−14.9 ptssince 2023
from 71.1% in 2023
13.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 15.6% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
49.3%
+16.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
6.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
67.5%
+27.5 ptssince 2023
from 40.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Vale, South Dakota?

Vale, South Dakota has about 73 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vale, South Dakota earns about $40,455 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vale, South Dakota expensive?

In Vale, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $50,400.

How educated are people in Vale, South Dakota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Vale, South Dakota?

About 6.8% of people in Vale, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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

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