CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 1
South Dakota · Spink County · 1,861 residents · 669.085 sq mi
Notable rankings
#8lowest low rent burden in SD2.8%#8highest WFH in SD20.7%#24highest old in SD48.5 yrs#29lowest low density in SD#596 US2.78/sq miTRACT SHAPE · Spink County, SD
The short version
Census Tract 1 has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $80,903. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value has risen by half since 2020, reaching $199,200. With a median age of 48.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.
At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01
Population & growth
Total population
1,861
−2%since 2020
from 1,898 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
3 / sq mi
−2%since 2020
from 3 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
48.5
+4%since 2020
from 46.6 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$80,903
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $68,194 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,219
−4%since 2020
from $40,700 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.0%
+12.9 ptssince 2020
from 47.1% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.5% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.365
−16%since 2020
from 0.436 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.4%
Construction29%
Information11.9%
Other services7%
Wholesale trade6.6%
Public administration5.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.3%
Retail trade3.7%
Finance & insurance1.3%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
Manufacturing0.4%
Education & health services0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$199,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $129,100 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $813 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2020
from 82.4% in 2020
19.3% rent
Vacancy rate
17.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2020
from 24.2% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
2.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2020
from 2.2% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.5
+30%since 2020
from 1.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(1,828)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.2%(60)
Diversity Score8.9%(169)
2024
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(1,754)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(104)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(3)
Diversity Score13.6%(253)
Diversity Score
14
+52%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 29.2% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 95.0% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2020
from 4.6% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
17.9 min
−13%since 2020
from 20.6 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
68.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2020
from 73.5% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−3.2 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
20.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 14.8% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
6.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% 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
0.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2020
from 0.1% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2020
from 4.2% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+4.3 ptssince 2020
from 60.4% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2020
from 9.0% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−5.5 ptssince 2020
from 48.1% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
48.9%
−3.5 ptssince 2020
from 52.4% in 2020
Female
51.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 47.6% in 2020
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.8% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2020
from 8.9% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2020
from 3.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2020
from 89.6% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2020
from 98.2% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.2% 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 1,861 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 $80,903 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 $199,200, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.5% 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 7.9% of people in this census tract live below the federal poverty line.
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Spink CountyDATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024