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.
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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
Population, 2010 – 2024
202473
Section 02
Income & economy
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.4% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.1%
Construction22.1%
Transportation & warehousing18.2%
Information10.4%
Finance & insurance3.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Retail trade0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
$66,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $69,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
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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)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
100.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2019
from 93.7% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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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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South DakotaDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024