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CITY · 2020 ACS

Vale

South Dakota · 130 residents · 1.489 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $66,700. With a median age of 47.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 47.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

130
+13%since 2019
from 115 in 2019
2010 – 2024
87 / sq mi
+13%since 2019
from 77 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
47.0
−2%since 2019
from 47.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
47126206285365201020202024Vale
202473
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$23,065
−6%since 2019
from $24,636 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
28.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2019
from 34.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing18.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Information10.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$66,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
88.2%
+25.3 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
11.8% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(115)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.1%(121)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(3)
Asian1.5%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.6%(13)
10
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2019
from 10.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.9 min
−11%since 2019
from 22.3 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
4.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 6.5% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
72.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2019
from 83.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
51.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 48.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

41.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2019
from 45.2% in 2019
58.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 54.8% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
26.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in Vale, South Dakota?

Vale, South Dakota has about 130 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Vale, South Dakota expensive?

In Vale, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $66,700.

How educated are people in Vale, South Dakota?

About 8.2% 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 28.9% 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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