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Vale

South Dakota · 136 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 $28,750. Population has fallen 48% since 2011, a loss of 127 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2011, reaching $41,700. With a median age of 46.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 330%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

136
−48%vs 2011
vs 263 in 2011
2010 – 2024
91 / sq mi
−48%vs 2011
vs 177 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
46.0
+55%vs 2011
vs 29.7 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
47126206285365201020202024Vale
202473
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,750
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $28,452 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
$11,032
+4%vs 2011
vs $10,620 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
2.2%
−0.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.3% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.194
+12%vs 2011
vs 0.174 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance36.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical36.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing33.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade12%
US avg: 7.2%
Information7.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$41,700
+330%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $9,999 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
33.8%
−48.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.7% in 2011
26.2% rent
0.0%
−4.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
7.7%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.8% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
1.5
+313%vs 2011
vs 0.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.5%(238)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.5%(25)
Diversity Score21.5%(57)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.6%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other14.9%(20)
Diversity Score32.9%(45)
33
+53%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.8%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 80.7% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

56.6%
−5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 62.5% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
43.4%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 37.5% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

10.8%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.1% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
47.0%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.6% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

50.4%
+7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.3% in 2011
49.6%
−7.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 56.7% in 2011
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
6.5%
+4.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.2% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Vale, South Dakota?

Vale, South Dakota has about 136 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vale, South Dakota earns about $28,750 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 $41,700.

How educated are people in Vale, South Dakota?

About 0.0% 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 2.2% of people in Vale, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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