Demographics & People — Garretson, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 1,166 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~1,200 |
| Median Age | 48.5 |
| Total Households | 550 |
| Family Households | 268 |
| Average Household Size | 2.03 |
| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 993 |
| Black or African American | 3 |
| Asian | 0 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| German | 399 |
| Other groups | 243 |
| Norwegian | 208 |
| Irish | 179 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 179 |
| Dutch | 110 |
| English | 84 |
| European | 52 |
| Danish | 39 |
| American | 29 |
Language
| English Only | 1,067 |
| Spanish | 6 |
| Population 5+ | 1,075 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 73 |
| Population 18+ | 974 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 25.9 minutes |
| Work from Home | 8.5% |
| 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 Garretson, South Dakota.