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Valley Springs

South Dakota · 889 residents (2025 est.) · 0.985 sq mi
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Valley Springs is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,222. Population has grown 26% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $192,600. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 43% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
996
+26%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,011 / sq mi
+26%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.0
+17%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:889 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5886998119221K1990201020202024Valley Springs
2024996
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,222
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,089 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,629
+176%since 2000
from $16,507 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+48.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.301
−2%since 2010
from 0.308 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade37.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$192,600
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,028
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
2.2%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+11%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
69
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(779)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.4%(27)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.9%(945)
Black0.6%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(4)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other3.9%(39)
Diversity Score12.3%(122)
Diversity Score
12
+257%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.8%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+34%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.6%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
85.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 87.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
30.9%
+21.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.6%
−31.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.2%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
39.8%
−13.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
20.3%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2012
from 9.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−83.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.3%
+23.3 ptssince 2017
from 72.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

Valley Springs, South Dakota has about 996 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

The typical household in Valley Springs, South Dakota earns about $107,222 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valley Springs, South Dakota expensive?

In Valley Springs, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $192,600, and the typical rent is about $1,028 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Valley Springs, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

About 8.8% of people in Valley Springs, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valley Springs, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Springs, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 243 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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