CENSUS TRACT
Census Tract 3
South Dakota · Spink County · 1,987 residents · 819.161 sq mi
Notable rankings
#3highest WFH in SD25.9%#11lowest low home value in SD$85,200#13lowest low rent burden in SD5.4%#19highest commute in SD24.6 minTRACT SHAPE · Spink County, SD
The short version
Census Tract 3 has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $73,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2020. Median home value is $85,200.
At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
28% 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
1,987
+8%since 2020
from 1,848 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Population density
2 / sq mi
+8%since 2020
from 2 / sq mi in 2020
US average: 281
Median age
43.6
+5%since 2020
from 41.7 in 2020
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
20242K
Section 02
Income & economy
Median household income
$73,000
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $66,058 in 2020
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,345
−3%since 2020
from $40,499 in 2020
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 42.7% in 2020
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2020
from 8.3% in 2020
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.522
−2%since 2020
from 0.532 in 2020
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.9%
Construction30.5%
Retail trade9.2%
Wholesale trade8.1%
Finance & insurance4.7%
Information4.4%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
Other services3.6%
Public administration3.3%
Transportation & warehousing2%
Manufacturing0.4%
Education & health services0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
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Section 03
Housing
Median home value
$85,200
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $61,600 in 2020
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
Median gross rent
$723
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2020
from $571 in 2020
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
83.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2020
from 81.7% in 2020
16.2% rent
Vacancy rate
21.7%
−3.4 ptssince 2020
from 25.1% in 2020
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2020
from 16.2% in 2020
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
5.4%
−1.7 ptssince 2020
from 7.1% in 2020
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+25%since 2020
from 0.9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2020
White, non-Hispanic96.2%(1,778)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(51)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(18)
Diversity Score9.2%(170)
2024
White, non-Hispanic98.2%(1,951)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(34)
Diversity Score4.5%(88)
Diversity Score
4
−52%since 2020
from 9 in 2020
2020 – 2024
Section 05
Education
Bachelor's degree or higher
27.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2020
from 25.5% in 2020
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
+4.7 ptssince 2020
from 86.2% in 2020
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2020
from 4.0% in 2020
US average: 14.0%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Average commute
24.6 min
−10%since 2020
from 27.2 min in 2020
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
49.4%
−15.0 ptssince 2020
from 64.4% in 2020
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
14.0%
+5.6 ptssince 2020
from 8.4% in 2020
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2020
from 20.3% in 2020
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 6.4% in 2020
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2020
from 0.2% in 2020
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 1.3% in 2020
US average: 8.3%
Section 07
Work & employment
Unemployment rate
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 0.8% in 2020
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2020
from 59.3% in 2020
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.5%
−2.9 ptssince 2020
from 12.4% in 2020
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.6%
+14.2 ptssince 2020
from 37.3% in 2020
US average: 42.5%
Section 08
People & community
Male
47.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2020
from 47.7% in 2020
Female
52.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2020
from 52.3% in 2020
Foreign born
0.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 7.2% in 2020
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2020
from 7.7% in 2020
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2020
from 82.0% in 2020
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.3%
+3.8 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2020
from 1.0% 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 1,987 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 $73,000 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 $85,200, and the typical rent is about $723 a month.
How educated are people in this census tract?
About 27.8% 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 14.4% 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