Andover town, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Andover town is a small community located in South Dakota, within Day County. The total population is 36. It ranks as the 388th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Andover town is 61.7 years. This is 64% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. Only 0.0% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $49,200. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $236,800. 92.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 34% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Andover town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 100.0% of all residents.

Education

21.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 93.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Andover town, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against South Dakota state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota. For official data, visit data.census.gov.