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Virgil

South Dakota · 25 residents (2025 est.) · 1.00 sq mi
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Virgil is home to 20 people in South Dakota. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 0% of adults. That trails the South Dakota median by roughly 48%. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.5%. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
67% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

20
−20%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
25 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
20 / sq mi
+54%since 2009
from 13 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
35.3
−21%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.00 sq mi
Population, 19902024
51422303919902000201020202024Virgil
202420
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910%(2)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1435%(7)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415%(3)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410%(2)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7420%(4)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410%(2)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$38,750
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$20,140
−13%since 2000
from $23,226 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.271
−15%since 2010
from 0.319 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing60%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction60%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.22 people
+72%since 2010
from 1.29 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
0.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2018
from 0.0% in 2018
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(20)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 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

Ancestry
German80%(16)
Norwegian45%(9)
English15%(3)
Irish15%(3)
French5%(1)
Section 05

Education

0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

40.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
45.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
+12.5 ptssince 2020
from 87.5% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

25.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
75.0%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
36.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
10.0%
−45.6 ptssince 2012
from 55.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
15.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2013
from 30.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
33.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
66.7%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 66.7% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married40%(2)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced60%(3)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married33.3%(2)
Widowed16.7%(1)
Divorced50%(3)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

15.0%
−15.8 ptssince 2013
from 30.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
60.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 53.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
25.0%
−13.5 ptssince 2020
from 38.5% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
30.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
10.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 11.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2020
from 15.4% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
85.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 80.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
30.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 30.8% 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)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era75%(3)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 4 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 Virgil, South Dakota?

Virgil, South Dakota has about 20 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Virgil, South Dakota earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Virgil, South Dakota?

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

What is the poverty rate in Virgil, South Dakota?

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

Has Virgil, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Virgil, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -44 percent over that period.

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

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