Bath, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Bath, South Dakota had a total population of 91, the 308th largest community in South Dakota, with a median household income of $33,750, which is 55% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 48.4%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 55% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (48.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Only 0.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Bath Quick Facts
How Bath 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 | 116 | 91 | -21.6% |
| Median household income | $33,031 | $33,750 | +2.2% |
How Bath Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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+)
Bath Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Brown County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen | 28,189 | $64,405 | 13.8% | $217,300 |
| Groton | 1,691 | $89,861 | 4.3% | $190,600 |
| Warner | 512 | $113,750 | 0.4% | $268,100 |
| Prairiewood Village | 474 | $160,625 | 0.0% | $476,700 |
| Hecla | 182 | N/A | 2.8% | $47,100 |
| Columbia | 161 | $58,295 | 4.3% | $96,500 |
| Frederick | 160 | $76,667 | 11.3% | $85,000 |
| Claremont | 106 | $46,250 | 9.4% | N/A |
| Westport | 93 | $58,942 | 0.0% | $101,700 |
| Bath Corner | 72 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Bath
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millerdale Colony | 90 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Mound City | 90 | N/A | $33,600 | 61.0% | 37.8% |
| Batesland | 89 | N/A | $51,900 | 14.3% | 34.8% |
| Spink Colony | 88 | N/A | N/A | 70.6% | 77.3% |
| Naples | 96 | N/A | $106,300 | 0.0% | 53.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 91, Bath'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
Bath is a small community located in South Dakota, within Brown County. The total population is 91. It ranks as the 308th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Bath is 38.4 years. This is 1% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 30.8% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Bath is $33,750. This is 55% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 58% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 48.4%. This is 305% 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Bath, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 50.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 27% lower than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Bath was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 75.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Bath, 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 Bath, South Dakota?
Bath, South Dakota has a population of 91 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Bath, SD?
The median household income in Bath is $33,750, which is 58% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Bath, SD?
The poverty rate in Bath is 48.4%. This means approximately 44 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Bath, South Dakota?
Bath's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Bath, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Bath — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Bath, South Dakota?
0.0% of adults (25+) in Bath hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.