Beresford Authority

Beresford is a upper-middle-income small town of 2,360.

Beresford, South Dakota

Population in Beresford stands at 2,360 — placing it among the smaller communities of Lincoln County, South Dakota. Households here earn a median of $78,793.

Definition and scope

Beresford is a chartered municipality within Lincoln County, South Dakota, South Dakota. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District (not on file) and is part of the Sioux Falls, SD-MN metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Beresford has approximately 2,360 residents. The median age is 35.5 years. Roughly 80% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $234,400.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 90.1%
• Black or African American: 0.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.1%
• Asian: 0.9%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Beresford is $78,793. Poverty rate stands at 5.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 1.3%. Educational attainment: 28.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Beresford:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Glenwood Field. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Lincoln County Courthouse.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 1,494 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 5a.

References

• South Dakota State Authority — state-level reference for South Dakota.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.