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Virgil

South Dakota · 26 residents · 1 sq mi
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Virgil is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $76,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 27% more than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 38.8
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

26
+4%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2025
26 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 25 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
32.5
−27%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
5142230391990201020202024Virgil
202420
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$76,250
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$33,050
+42%since 2000
from $23,226 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
53.3%
+53.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information19%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

58.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
41.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.8%(8)
Diversity Score51.4%(13)
51
from 0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

36.0%
+26.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+40.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
24.0%
+24.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

28.6%
−71.4 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
84.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2011
from 62.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
57.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

61.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
38.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
19.2%
−50.0 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Virgil, South Dakota?

Virgil, South Dakota has about 26 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Virgil, South Dakota earns about $76,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Virgil, South Dakota?

About 36.0% 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 10 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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