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Vivian

South Dakota · 50 residents · 1.729 sq mi
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Vivian has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,528. Population has fallen 62% since 2000, a loss of 81 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 60.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 60.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
89% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
50
−62%since 2000
from 131 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
29 / sq mi
−62%since 2000
from 76 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
60.3
+33%since 2000
from 45.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3057851131402000201020202024Vivian
202450
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,528
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,227 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,652
+186%since 2000
from $13,503 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.0%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−13.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.181
−36%since 2010
from 0.283 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade46.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Information21.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food21.9%
US avg: 1.9%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
89.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 85.5% in 2000
10.7% rent
Vacancy rate
64.1%
+47.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.2%(130)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic100%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+25.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.5% 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%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% 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%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.0%
+18.9 ptssince 2011
from 45.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.4%
−76.3 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.0%
+33.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
Female
56.0%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2012
from 3.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+51.7 ptssince 2017
from 48.3% 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 Vivian, South Dakota?

Vivian, South Dakota has about 50 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Vivian, South Dakota earns about $61,528 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Vivian, South Dakota?

About 6.0% of adults age 25 and over in Vivian, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vivian, South Dakota?

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

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