Demographics & People — Valley Springs, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 967 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,100 |
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| Median Age | 37.0 |
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| Total Households | 347 |
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| Family Households | 213 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 928 |
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| Black or African American | 6 |
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| Asian | 2 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 5 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 554 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 192 |
| Russian | 142 |
| Irish | 112 |
| Norwegian | 92 |
| Dutch | 88 |
| Swedish | 40 |
| English | 40 |
| Other groups | 17 |
| Finnish | 16 |
Language
| English Only | 894 |
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| Spanish | 13 |
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| Population 5+ | 909 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 168 |
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| Population 18+ | 726 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 21.0 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 5.5% |
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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 Valley Springs, South Dakota.
