Demographics & People — Dell Rapids, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 3,947 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~3,800 |
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| Median Age | 39.3 |
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| Total Households | 1,585 |
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| Family Households | 1,146 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.45 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 3,697 |
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| Black or African American | 0 |
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| Asian | 0 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 179 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 1,378 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 1,021 |
| Norwegian | 817 |
| Irish | 426 |
| English | 399 |
| Dutch | 295 |
| Other groups | 261 |
| American | 182 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 151 |
| French (except Basque) | 142 |
Language
| English Only | 3,659 |
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| Spanish | 13 |
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| Population 5+ | 3,762 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 274 |
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| Population 18+ | 2,932 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 24.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.5% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Dell Rapids, South Dakota.
