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Virgil

South Dakota · 26 residents · 1.00 sq mi
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Virgil is home to 26 people in South Dakota. The median age is 32.5, younger than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate is 0.0%, under the national 12.8%. 0% of people here were born outside the United States. Households here earn about 27% more than in South Dakota as a whole. People stay put here: 81% were in the same home a year ago.

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
32.5
−27%since 2000
from 44.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
1.00 sq mi
Population, 19902024
51422303919902000201020202024Virgil
202420
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 53.8%(1)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1423.1%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 197.7%(2)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2411.5%(3)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 347.7%(2)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 543.8%(1)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6419.2%(5)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7415.4%(4)
US avg: 10%
75 to 843.8%(1)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over3.8%(1)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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Section 03

Housing

58.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2000
from 100.0% in 2000
41.2% rent
1.73 people
+34%since 2010
from 1.29 people in 2010
US average: 2.61
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic100%(25)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(1)
Asian0%(0)
Other30.8%(8)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
German42.3%(11)
French19.2%(5)
Danish15.4%(4)
Swedish11.5%(3)
Irish7.7%(2)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
87.5%
US average: 73.3%
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%
−11.6 ptssince 2013
from 30.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
66.7%
US average: 91.9%
80.8%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
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

19.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2013
from 30.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
53.8%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
38.5%
US average: 13.7%
30.8%
US average: 17.6%
11.5%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
15.4%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
80.8%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
30.8%
US average: 35.2%

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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era100%(6)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 6 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 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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