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Yankton

South Dakota · 15,411 residents · 8.698 sq mi
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Yankton has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,278. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $155,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Average education
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,411
+14%since 2000
from 13,528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,772 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,555 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+8%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,278
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,843 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,615
+76%since 2000
from $17,954 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade21.7%
US avg: 10%
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$155,000
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $75,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$630
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
40.6% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+21%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(12,566)
Black1.6%(218)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(333)
Asian0.5%(65)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.3%(1,528)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(13,024)
Black1.7%(266)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(996)
Asian0.7%(106)
Other6.8%(1,040)
Diversity Score34.8%(5,369)
Diversity Score
35
+209%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.5%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.2%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
33.6%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.3%
−81.6 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Yankton, South Dakota?

Yankton, South Dakota has about 15,411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Yankton, South Dakota earns about $54,278 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Yankton, South Dakota expensive?

In Yankton, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $155,000, and the typical rent is about $630 a month.

How educated are people in Yankton, South Dakota?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Yankton, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Yankton, South Dakota?

About 12.0% of people in Yankton, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Yankton, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Yankton, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,708 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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