CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
South Dakota · Potter County · 2,388 residents · 861.138 sq mi
Notable rankings
#20highest old in SD49.9 yrs#28lowest low density in SD#594 US2.77/sq mi#28lowest low home value in SD$121,300#54lowest short commute in SD14.2 minTRACT SHAPE · Potter County, SD
The short version
Census Tract 1 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $72,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $121,300. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 6.2% of residents.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
2,388
+3%since 2020
from 2,311 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
+3%since 2020
from 3 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
49.9
+2%since 2020
from 48.8 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$72,045
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $57,120 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,966
+30%since 2020
from $30,845 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+16.1 ptssince 2020
from 33.0% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2020
from 8.2% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
−1%since 2020
from 0.412 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.8%
Construction26.8%
Information15.2%
Wholesale trade9.2%
Other services6.5%
Public administration6.3%
Finance & insurance2.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
Retail trade2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
Education & health services0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$121,300
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $106,000 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,008
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $592 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2020
from 76.3% in 2020
18.5% rent
Vacancy rate
32.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2020
from 16.4% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.5%
+16.2 ptssince 2020
from 15.3% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
−9%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(2,129)
Black0.4%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(29)
Asian1.4%(32)
Other4.8%(111)
Diversity Score18.6%(429)
2024
White, non-Hispanic93.3%(2,227)
Black1.5%(37)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0.6%(15)
Other4.6%(109)
Diversity Score16%(382)
Diversity Score
16
−14%since 2020
from 19 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2020
from 23.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 94.1% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
14.2 min
+15%since 2020
from 12.3 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 79.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 6.7% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 5.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2020
from 0.7% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.4% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
2.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
61.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 60.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2020
from 8.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
38.0%
+4.5 ptssince 2020
from 33.5% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
Female
52.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 50.6% in 2020
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−5.2 ptssince 2020
from 10.5% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 12.3% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.3%
−2.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2020
from 81.8% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.3% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.6% 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 2,388 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 $72,045 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 $121,300, and the typical rent is about $1,008 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.2% 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 6.2% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Potter CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024