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Valley Springs

South Dakota · 885 residents · 0.985 sq mi
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Valley Springs has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,303. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $126,700. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

885
+12%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
898 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 804 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
34.0
+8%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
5886998119221K1990201020202024Valley Springs
2024996
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$72,303
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,089 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$34,760
+111%since 2000
from $16,507 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.7%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
4.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade34.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$126,700
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$840
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $528 in 2000
US average: $1,124
77.6%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
22.4% rent
1.8
+8%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(811)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.4%(12)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other1.9%(17)
Diversity Score10.3%(91)
10
+200%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
3.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.5 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
90.5%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
1.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

4.8%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
83.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 87.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
15.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

59.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
40.8%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
4.7%
−83.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

Valley Springs, South Dakota has about 885 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Valley Springs, South Dakota earns about $72,303 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 $126,700, and the typical rent is about $840 a month.

How educated are people in Valley Springs, South Dakota?

About 11.9% 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.

Has Valley Springs, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Valley Springs, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 132 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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