CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9659
South Dakota · Clay County · 6,098 residents · 1.21 sq mi
Notable rankings
#2lowest young in SD#596 US21.0 yrs#12highest density in SD5,040/sq mi#25lowest low income in SD$48,769#26highest high poverty in SD25.7%TRACT SHAPE · Clay County, SD
The short version
Census Tract 9659 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,769. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $174,800. At a median age of 21.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 21.0
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
6,098
+1%since 2020
from 6,020 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
5,040 / sq mi
+1%since 2020
from 4,975 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
21.0
−2%since 2020
from 21.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20246K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$48,769
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $34,298 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,071
+30%since 2020
from $16,922 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
25.7%
−10.2 ptssince 2020
from 35.9% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
−3%since 2020
from 0.446 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.1%
Retail trade6.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.7%
Construction4.8%
Wholesale trade3.3%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
Finance & insurance2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Other services1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
Manufacturing0.9%
Public administration0.6%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$174,800
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $128,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$791
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $699 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
31.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
68.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.9%
−4.6 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 27.9% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
34.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 40.0% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
−4%since 2020
from 3.7 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.3%(5,136)
Black3%(183)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(174)
Asian3.4%(202)
Other5.4%(325)
Diversity Score33.3%(2,004)
2024
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(4,954)
Black1.8%(110)
Hispanic / Latino3%(181)
Asian4.4%(269)
Other9.6%(584)
Diversity Score41%(2,498)
Diversity Score
41
+23%since 2020
from 33 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
39.3%
−15.6 ptssince 2020
from 54.8% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 93.4% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
18.2%
−4.8 ptssince 2020
from 23.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.5 min
+7%since 2020
from 15.4 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.1%
+7.0 ptssince 2020
from 58.1% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.9% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
18.6%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 25.2% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.8%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
9.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 8.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
9.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 9.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
70.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2020
from 69.5% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.0%
−6.8 ptssince 2020
from 24.7% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 28.7% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
52.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
47.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
4.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 4.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.3%
+5.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.2% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% 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 6,098 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 $48,769 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 $174,800, and the typical rent is about $791 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 39.3% 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 25.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Clay CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024