Beresford city, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Beresford city, South Dakota Demographics
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As of 2026, Beresford city, South Dakota has a total population of 2,437, the 37th largest city in South Dakota, with a median household income of $71,017, which is 2% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 5.6%.

Beresford city Quick Facts

Population 2,437

Median Household Income $71,017

Median Home Value $219,800

Poverty Rate 5.6%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 40.2 years

Homeownership Rate 78.6%

Affordability Ratio 3.1x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%

High School Graduation Rate 89.0%

Diversity Index 21/100

Population 2,437 37th of 439

Median Income $71,017 above average

Poverty Rate 5.6% 55% lower national

Median Home Value $219,800 top 20%

How Beresford city Compares

Median Household Income

Beresford city

$71,017

$72,421

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Beresford city

$219,800

$236,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 7.3%

$25K-$50K 23.0%

$50K-$100K 41.5%

$100K+ 28.3%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0% | National: 5.2%

71.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 78.6%

Renter 21.4%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.3%

18-34

18.3%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

22.4%

75+

8.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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

State average: 33 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Beresford city Rankings in South Dakota

#37 Population of 439

#110 Median Income of 439

#116 Education of 439

#51 Home Value of 439

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Other Cities in Union County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
North Sioux City city	3,018	$76,481	13.5%	$234,500
Elk Point city	2,391	$83,250	7.2%	$228,400
Alcester city	987	$58,661	12.1%	$114,400
Jefferson city	717	$81,149	3.2%	$177,900

Cities Similar to Beresford city

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Fort Pierre city	2,534	$74,732	$166,700	24.6%	1.8%
Lennox city	2,587	$76,477	$210,800	20.9%	9.7%
Elk Point city	2,391	$83,250	$228,400	32.8%	7.2%
Chamberlain city	2,621	$75,000	$195,300	36.6%	9.7%
North Spearfish CDP	2,201	$69,792	$321,800	38.5%	19.9%

Population Overview

Beresford city is a small community located in South Dakota, within Union County. The total population is 2,437. It ranks as the 37th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Beresford city is 40.2 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Beresford city is $71,017. This is 2% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 10% lower. The poverty rate stands at 5.6%. This is 54% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 45% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $219,800. Housing costs are 7% lower than the state median of $236,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 78.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Beresford city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.9%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.2%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 17% 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 89.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Beresford city, 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Beresford city, South Dakota?

Beresford city, South Dakota has a population of 2,437 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Beresford city, SD?

The median household income in Beresford city is $71,017, which is 10% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Beresford city, SD?

The poverty rate in Beresford city is 5.6%. This means approximately 135 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Beresford city, South Dakota?

Beresford city's population is 88.5% White, 0.4% Black, 5.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.6% Asian.

What is the median home value in Beresford city, SD?

The median home value in Beresford city is $219,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x.

How educated is Beresford city, South Dakota?

25.9% of adults (25+) in Beresford city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.