Antelope, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Antelope, South Dakota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Antelope, South Dakota had a total population of 706, the 115th largest community in South Dakota, with a median household income of $20,786, which is 72% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 72.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 72% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (72.2%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 11.5% is notably above the national average.

Antelope Quick Facts

Population 706

Median Household Income $20,786

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 72.2%

Unemployment Rate 11.5%

Median Age 29.5 years

Homeownership Rate 15.1%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 22.4%

High School Graduation Rate 72.6%

Diversity Index 4/100

Population 706 115th of 439

Median Income $20,786 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 72.2% 480% higher than national

Median Home Value N/A

How Antelope Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	610	706	+15.7%
Median household income	$19,176	$20,786	+8.4%

How Antelope Compares

Median Household Income

Antelope

$20,786

$75,081

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$257,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 75.0%

$25K-$50K 0.0%

$50K-$100K 9.9%

$100K+ 15.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

26.0%

$10K-$15K

0.0%

$15K-$20K

12.5%

$20K-$25K

36.5%

$25K-$30K

0.0%

$30K-$35K

0.0%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

0.0%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

9.9%

$60K-$75K

0.0%

$75K-$100K

0.0%

$100K-$125K

0.0%

$125K-$150K

15.1%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

11.5% Unemployment Rate State: 2.9%|National: 5.2%

29.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 15.1%

Renter 84.9%

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

37.1%

18-34

27.3%

35-54

21.5%

55-74

12.0%

75+

2.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 35 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Antelope Rankings in South Dakota

#115 Population of 439

#336 Median Income of 345

#180 Education of 438

N/A Home Value of 315

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Other Cities in Todd County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rosebud	1,659	$55,135	38.2%	$81,300
Mission	1,539	N/A	44.0%	$65,900
St. Francis	593	$42,083	34.1%	N/A
Parmelee	584	N/A	84.9%	N/A
Spring Creek	330	N/A	93.3%	N/A
Two Strike	257	$24,315	49.4%	N/A
Sicangu Village	245	N/A	55.5%	N/A
White Horse	238	$39,609	9.7%	$9,999
Soldier Creek	201	$2,499	84.6%	N/A
Okreek	195	N/A	66.1%	N/A

Cities Similar to Antelope

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Allen	783	N/A	N/A	0.0%	37.5%
Manderson-White Horse Creek	833	N/A	N/A	0.0%	100.0%
Parmelee	584	N/A	N/A	9.3%	84.9%
Lower Brule	743	$28,750	$21,900	14.7%	55.8%
Wanblee	534	N/A	N/A	7.9%	53.4%

A note before these figures: with a population of 706, Antelope's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Antelope is a small community located in South Dakota, within Todd County. The total population is 706. It ranks as the 115th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Antelope is 29.5 years. This is 22% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 37.1% of the population under 18, Antelope has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Antelope is $20,786. This is 72% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 74% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 72.2%. This is 506% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 11.5%. This is 291% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. 15.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 78% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Antelope is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The White (non-Hispanic) population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 79.8%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 72.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Antelope, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. 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. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Antelope, South Dakota?

Antelope, South Dakota has a population of 706 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Antelope, SD?

The median household income in Antelope is $20,786, which is 74% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Antelope, SD?

The poverty rate in Antelope is 72.2%. This means approximately 510 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Antelope, South Dakota?

Antelope's population is 2.3% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Antelope, SD?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Antelope — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.

How educated is Antelope, South Dakota?

22.4% of adults (25+) in Antelope hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.