Demographics & People — Alcester, South Dakota
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 987 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~1,000 |
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| Median Age | 44.4 |
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| Total Households | 371 |
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| Family Households | 261 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.49 |
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| Diversity Index | N/A (N/A) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 823 |
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| Black or African American | 4 |
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| Asian | 17 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 13 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| German | 460 |
| Unclassified or not reported | 167 |
| Norwegian | 157 |
| Other groups | 124 |
| Swedish | 83 |
| Irish | 71 |
| American | 44 |
| English | 44 |
| Scandinavian | 24 |
| Dutch | 23 |
Language
| English Only | 859 |
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| Spanish | 4 |
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| Population 5+ | 881 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 83 |
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| Population 18+ | 730 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 14.9 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 4.7% |
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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 Alcester, South Dakota.
