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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Valley Springs

South Dakota · 753 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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Valley Springs has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $26,413. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value is $40,100. Poverty is rare here, at 4.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 31.5
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

753
−5%vs 2000
vs 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
764 / sq mi
−5%vs 2000
vs 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.5
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 31.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5886998119221K1990201020202024Valley Springs
2024996
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,413
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,089 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,171
−38%vs 2000
vs $16,507 in 2000
US average: $14,340
4.9%
−2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$40,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $73,000 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$310
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $528 in 2000
US average: $450
76.8%
−5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.5% in 2000
23.2% rent
1.5
−6%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(745)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.1%(8)
Diversity Score3.3%(25)
3
−5%vs 2000
vs 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.5%
+4.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.7%
−9.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 84.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
0.9%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.0 min
+28%vs 2000
vs 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

Valley Springs, South Dakota has about 753 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Valley Springs, South Dakota earns about $26,413 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 $40,100, and the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

About 14.5% 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 4.9% of people in Valley Springs, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

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