CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 9403
South Dakota · Mellette County · 1,943 residents · 1,307.311 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8highest high poverty in SD41.7%#9lowest low broadband in SD74.4%#10lowest low home value in SD$84,100#12lowest low density in SD#276 US1.49/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Mellette County, SD
The short version
Census Tract 9403 has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,076. Population has declined 6% since 2020. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 41.7% is well above the national figure.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
60% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,943
−6%since 2020
from 2,065 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
1 / sq mi
−6%since 2020
from 2 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
37.5
+9%since 2020
from 34.4 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$54,076
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $33,882 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,614
+67%since 2020
from $15,298 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2020
from 26.2% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
41.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.501
+4%since 2020
from 0.482 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing32.6%
Construction32.6%
Wholesale trade7.3%
Information3.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
Finance & insurance1.2%
Education & health services1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
Other services0.7%
Public administration0.7%
Manufacturing0%
Retail trade0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$84,100
US average: $376,019
Median gross rent
$708
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $536 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
60.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2020
from 64.6% in 2020
39.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 19.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.3%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.7% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic38.3%(791)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(7)
Asian0%(0)
Other61.2%(1,263)
Diversity Score59.9%(1,237)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.7%(674)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other64.4%(1,252)
Diversity Score58%(1,128)
Diversity Score
58
−3%since 2020
from 60 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
19.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.7% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
16.7 min
−18%since 2020
from 20.5 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.0%
−8.5 ptssince 2020
from 72.6% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
18.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2020
from 13.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.5% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−6.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.7% 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
5.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
12.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2020
from 10.1% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+14.7 ptssince 2020
from 44.0% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2020
from 34.9% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
56.9%
+18.1 ptssince 2020
from 38.8% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
49.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 48.7% in 2020
Female
50.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 51.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.1% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.0%
−12.1 ptssince 2020
from 37.1% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.4%
+28.3 ptssince 2020
from 46.1% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
80.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2020
from 95.1% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% 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 1,943 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 $54,076 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 $84,100, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 19.1% 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 41.7% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Mellette CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024