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Veblen

South Dakota · 313 residents (2025 est.) · 0.314 sq mi
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Veblen has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,167. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 62% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $43,700. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
455
+62%since 2000
from 281 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,449 / sq mi
+62%since 2000
from 895 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.3
−40%since 2000
from 45.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:313 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2103084075056031990201020202024Veblen
2024455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,167
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,583 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,516
+87%since 2000
from $12,053 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+26.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.326
−21%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction31.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Information11.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade8.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$713
+139%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $164 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
43.8% rent
Vacancy rate
23.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 21.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
12.7%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
−47%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
77
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.2%(23)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(158)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(197)
Asian0%(0)
Other22%(100)
Diversity Score80.5%(366)
Diversity Score
80
+883%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.2%
+23.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.2 min
−21%since 2000
from 20.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 66.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
29.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.8%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
Female
42.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
Foreign born
19.3%
+18.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.8%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
−63.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.2%
+33.5 ptssince 2017
from 54.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
77.7%
+19.9 ptssince 2016
from 57.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.8%
−19.9 ptssince 2016
from 41.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Veblen, South Dakota?

Veblen, South Dakota has about 455 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Veblen, South Dakota?

The typical household in Veblen, South Dakota earns about $64,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Veblen, South Dakota expensive?

In Veblen, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $43,700, and the typical rent is about $713 a month.

How educated are people in Veblen, South Dakota?

About 26.5% of adults age 25 and over in Veblen, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Veblen, South Dakota?

About 14.1% of people in Veblen, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Veblen, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Veblen, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 130 residents, a change of about 40 percent over that period.

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