Economy & Jobs — Elkton, South Dakota
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $69,688 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$66,900 |
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| Per Capita Income | $25,186 |
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| Poverty Rate | 26.7% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 2.8% |
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| In Labor Force | 459 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Manufacturing | 28.5% |
| Education Healthcare | 17.7% |
| Agriculture | 12.6% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 26 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 22 |
| Insurance Agencies | 20 |
| Bars | 20 |
| Commercial Banks | 15 |
| Child Day Care | 15 |
| Real Estate Offices | 14 |
| Dental Offices | 14 |
| Gas Stations | 12 |
| Auto Repair | 12 |
| Chiropractors | 11 |
| Beauty Salons | 10 |
| Hotels Motels | 9 |
| Optometrists | 7 |
| Law Offices | 6 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
