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Virgil

South Dakota · 25 residents (2025 est.) · 1 sq mi
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Virgil has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 5 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 48% less than the South Dakota median.

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

Total population
20
−20%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
20 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.3
−21%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:25 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5142230391990201020202024Virgil
202420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
−45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Owner-occupied
66.7%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−42.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2018
from 0.0% in 2018
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(20)
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%
−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%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
40.0%
−60.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.5%
−17.0 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
25.0%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
Female
75.0%
+36.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
36.4%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.0%
−45.6 ptssince 2012
from 55.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−54.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
33.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2017
from 69.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2016
from 100.0% 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 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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