CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 204.02
South Dakota · Meade County · 3,988 residents · 4.215 sq mi
Notable rankings
#37lowest low income in SD$53,632#57highest rent burden in SD42.9%#74lowest low education in SD23.2%#75highest density in SD946/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Meade County, SD
The short version
Census Tract 204.02 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $53,632. Population has declined 11% since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $230,500. Households here earn about 28% less than the Meade County median.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
3,988
−11%since 2020
from 4,483 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
946 / sq mi
−11%since 2020
from 1,064 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+5%since 2020
from 39.3 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20244K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$53,632
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $43,674 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,391
+43%since 2020
from $23,368 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.1%
+14.4 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+24%since 2020
from 0.348 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.8%
Wholesale trade6.2%
Retail trade5%
Other services4.4%
Public administration4.4%
Finance & insurance3.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
Construction2.8%
Education & health services1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$230,500
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $141,300 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$941
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $771 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 64.5% in 2020
38.6% rent
Vacancy rate
9.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.9% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
36.9%
+12.6 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2020
from 50.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+33%since 2020
from 3.2 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(4,083)
Black1.6%(72)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(111)
Asian1.3%(57)
Other3.6%(160)
Diversity Score21%(942)
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(3,552)
Black3.4%(135)
Hispanic / Latino3.3%(133)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(168)
Diversity Score25.3%(1,010)
Diversity Score
25
+21%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 15.1% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 93.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 3.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
18.8 min
−4%since 2020
from 19.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 67.3% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.0% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
−2.6 ptssince 2020
from 5.1% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
13.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 9.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.5% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
4.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
69.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2020
from 66.8% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2020
from 12.5% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 22.0% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
55.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 55.1% in 2020
Female
44.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 44.9% in 2020
Foreign born
2.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2020
from 2.3% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2020
from 18.0% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 18.1% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.9% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2020
from 77.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.6%
+1.7 ptssince 2020
from 95.9% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 1.7% 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 3,988 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 $53,632 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 $230,500, and the typical rent is about $941 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 23.2% 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 9.5% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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