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Veblen

South Dakota · 281 residents · 0.314 sq mi
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Veblen has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,583. Population has declined 14% since 1990. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $23,800. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

281
−14%since 1990
from 325 in 1990
1990 – 2025
895 / sq mi
−14%since 1990
from 1,035 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.3
−16%since 1990
from 53.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2103084075056031990201020202024Veblen
2024455
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,583
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,289 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,053
+38%since 1990
from $8,760 in 1990
US average: $21,522
29.7%
+11.1 ptssince 1990
from 18.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$23,800
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$164
−35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $192 in 1990
US average: $602
63.1%
−3.9 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
36.9% rent
1.3
+8%since 1990
from 1.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(300)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19.1%(62)
2000
White, non-Hispanic81.1%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(23)
8
−57%since 1990
from 19 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.7%
+5.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
54.3%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 47.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

20.6 min
+14%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Veblen, South Dakota?

Veblen, South Dakota has about 281 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Veblen, South Dakota earns about $18,583 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 $23,800, and the typical rent is about $164 a month.

How educated are people in Veblen, South Dakota?

About 10.7% 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 29.7% of people in Veblen, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Veblen, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Veblen, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 44 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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

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