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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Valley Springs

South Dakota · 792 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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Valley Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $45,089. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $73,000. Households here earn about 28% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

792
+5%since 1990
from 753 in 1990
1990 – 2025
804 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 764 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.6
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5886998119221K1990201020202024Valley Springs
2024996
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$45,089
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,413 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,507
+62%since 1990
from $10,171 in 1990
US average: $21,522
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 4.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,000
+38%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$528
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $310 in 1990
US average: $602
82.5%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.8% in 1990
17.5% rent
1.6
+7%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(745)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score3.3%(25)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.4%(779)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1%(8)
Asian0.4%(3)
Diversity Score3.4%(27)
3
+5%since 1990
from 3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−4.1 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
84.0%
+9.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.7 min
−22%since 1990
from 20.0 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

Valley Springs, South Dakota has about 792 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Valley Springs, South Dakota earns about $45,089 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 $73,000, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

About 10.4% 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 7.0% 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 39 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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