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Viborg

South Dakota · 853 residents (2025 est.) · 0.52 sq mi
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Viborg is a city of 958 people in South Dakota. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 19% of adults. The typical home is worth $156,700, having more than doubled since 2000. Households here earn about 31% less than in South Dakota as a whole. Median rent is $711 a month. 57% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

958
+15%since 2000
from 832 in 2000
853 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
1,846 / sq mi
+22%since 2009
from 1,511 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
41.3
−12%since 2000
from 47.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.52 sq mi
Population, 19902024
73479585691797819902000201020202024Viborg
2024958
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(59)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(45)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.6%(54)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.9%(76)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2410.8%(103)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.8%(75)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.3%(108)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 544.7%(45)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.5%(139)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7413.2%(126)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.3%(51)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over8%(77)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$51,944
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,231 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$31,432
+77%since 2000
from $17,738 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+22.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
18.7%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.404
−7%since 2010
from 0.434 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction20.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

$156,700
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$711
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,442
56.7%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
43.3% rent
8.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.05 people
+3%since 2009
from 1.99 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
13.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
30.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
3.0
+28%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(826)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(1)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(847)
Black0.5%(5)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(61)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.7%(45)
27
+740%since 2009
from 3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Guatemalan4.3%(41)
Mexican1.6%(15)
Ancestry
Danish21.3%(204)
German19.5%(187)
Norwegian14.2%(136)
American9.8%(94)
Dutch5.5%(53)
Irish4.1%(39)
English3.1%(30)
Italian1.1%(11)
French1%(10)
Swedish1%(10)
Polish0.6%(6)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Jamaican0.3%(3)
Czech0.2%(2)
Section 05

Education

18.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
3.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

24.0 min
+24%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
79.8%
+17.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
8.5%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
4.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
3.6%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
65.4%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
76.6%
−8.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
16.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
27.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

42.5%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.1% in 2009
57.5%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
5.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
10.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
12.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2012
from 17.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
12.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2013
from 10.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
81.9%
+19.0 ptssince 2017
from 62.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
88.3%
+10.3 ptssince 2020
from 78.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
86.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 84.1% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
92.2%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
6.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.8%(123)
Married53.8%(196)
Widowed6%(22)
Divorced6.3%(23)
Women 15+
Never married31%(135)
Married35.6%(155)
Widowed20.9%(91)
Divorced12.6%(55)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

12.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2013
from 10.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
51.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2020
from 45.7% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
15.4%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 19.9% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
24.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2020
from 28.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
10.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2020
from 14.7% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
67.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 64.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
34.9%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 42.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)6.5%(5)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)18.2%(14)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era31.2%(24)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War23.4%(18)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 77 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Viborg, South Dakota?

Viborg, South Dakota has about 958 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Viborg, South Dakota earns about $51,944 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Viborg, South Dakota expensive?

In Viborg, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $156,700, and the typical rent is about $711 a month.

How educated are people in Viborg, South Dakota?

About 18.5% of adults age 25 and over in Viborg, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Viborg, South Dakota?

About 18.7% of people in Viborg, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Viborg, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Viborg, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 181 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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

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