Demographics & People — Emery, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 475 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~700 |
| Median Age | 33.5 |
| Total Households | 185 |
| Family Households | 115 |
| Average Household Size | 2.57 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 449 |
| Black or African American | 0 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 1 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 235 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 72 |
| Other groups | 69 |
| Irish | 59 |
| Dutch | 51 |
| English | 32 |
| South African | 21 |
| Subsaharan African | 21 |
| American | 19 |
| Swedish | 16 |
Language
| English Only | 417 |
| Spanish | 0 |
| Population 5+ | 440 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 30 |
| Population 18+ | 358 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.3 minutes |
| Work from Home | 6.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Emery, South Dakota.