Artesian town, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Artesian town is a small community located in South Dakota, within Sanborn County. The total population is 160. It ranks as the 259th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Artesian town is 29.8 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. With 33.1% of the population under 18, Artesian town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Artesian town is $57,656. This is 20% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 27% lower. The poverty rate stands at 13.8%. This is 14% higher 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 $87,000. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Artesian town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Artesian town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 83.8% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (16.3% vs 4.6%).

Education

18.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 87.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Artesian 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.