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Vilas

South Dakota · 23 residents (2025 est.) · 2.978 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 9.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 9.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
21
+11%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 6 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
9.8
−75%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:23 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
8142025311990201020202024Vilas
202421
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,852
+104%since 2000
from $7,776 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+83.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−29.4 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.008
−97%since 2010
from 0.304 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information66.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade16.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+33.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+50.0 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+37.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
100.0%
+45.0 ptssince 2011
from 55.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
16.7%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
23.8%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
76.2%
+27.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2012
from 0.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−84.6 ptssince 2013
from 84.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2017
from 80.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2016
from 95.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vilas, South Dakota?

Vilas, South Dakota has about 21 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Vilas, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vilas, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vilas, South Dakota?

About 0.0% of people in Vilas, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vilas, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Vilas, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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