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Census Tract 9402
South Dakota · Buffalo County · 1,808 residents · 471.405 sq mi
Notable rankings
#5lowest young in SD#1282 US22.8 yrs#6lowest low education in SD9.9%#6lowest low broadband in SD#1442 US68.7%#10lowest low rent in SD#971 US$540TRACT SHAPE · Buffalo County, SD
The short version
Census Tract 9402 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,045. Population has declined 10% since 2020. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 22.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 33.9% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 22.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
53% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,808
−10%since 2020
from 2,005 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
4 / sq mi
−10%since 2020
from 4 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
22.8
−13%since 2020
from 26.1 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$47,045
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $35,000 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,360
+45%since 2020
from $12,003 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2020
from 16.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
33.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
+1%since 2020
from 0.491 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
Construction8%
Other services6.1%
Wholesale trade5.5%
Information5.5%
Retail trade2.6%
Manufacturing2.4%
Finance & insurance1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$117,800
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$540
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $465 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
52.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
47.4% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2020
from 15.8% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
30.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic13.4%(269)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(155)
Asian0%(0)
Other78.7%(1,578)
Diversity Score44.6%(894)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.5%(316)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(31)
Asian0%(0)
Other80.8%(1,461)
Diversity Score39.5%(715)
Diversity Score
40
−11%since 2020
from 45 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+10.2 ptssince 2020
from 77.9% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
13.4 min
−8%since 2020
from 14.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.2%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.7% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
10.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 57.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
42.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 37.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 30.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 53.3% in 2020
Female
44.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 46.7% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 10.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
43.0%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 40.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 92.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked
How many people live in this census tract?
this census tract has about 1,808 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in this census tract?
The typical household in this census tract earns about $47,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is this census tract expensive?
In this census tract, the median home is worth about $117,800, and the typical rent is about $540 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in this census tract hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in this census tract?
About 33.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Buffalo CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024