Garden City town, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Garden City town, South Dakota Demographics
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As of 2026, Garden City town, South Dakota has a total population of 87, the 318th largest city in South Dakota, with a median household income of N/A. The poverty rate is 5.9%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.0%.

Garden City town Quick Facts

Population 87

Median Household Income N/A

Median Home Value $46,700

Poverty Rate 5.9%

Unemployment Rate 0.0%

Median Age 37.9 years

Homeownership Rate 86.7%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 11.1%

High School Graduation Rate 81.0%

Diversity Index 2/100

Population 87 318th of 439

Median Income N/A

Poverty Rate 5.9% 53% lower national

Median Home Value $46,700 bottom 10%

How Garden City town Compares

Median Household Income

$72,421

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Garden City town

$46,700

$236,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 30.0%

$25K-$50K 16.7%

$50K-$100K 10.0%

$100K+ 43.3%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0% | National: 5.2%

69.8% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 86.7%

Renter 13.3%

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.6%

18-34

8.1%

35-54

25.3%

55-74

33.3%

75+

5.8%

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+)

Garden City town Rankings in South Dakota

#318 Population of 439

N/A Median Income of 439

#301 Education of 439

#291 Home Value of 439

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Other Cities in Clark County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clark city	1,181	$49,464	11.5%	$125,700
Willow Lake city	455	$63,929	1.1%	$150,000
Cottonwood town	105	N/A	0.9%	N/A
Bradley town	104	$60,833	8.6%	$105,800
Naples town	100	$108,750	32.0%	N/A
Raymond town	51	$47,500	13.7%	N/A
Vienna town	44	$34,583	0.0%	$67,500

Cities Similar to Garden City town

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Batesland town	87	N/A	$51,300	21.5%	29.9%
Agar town	86	N/A	$107,500	26.6%	18.6%
Fulton town	89	$54,844	$150,000	20.0%	5.6%
La Bolt town	85	$73,750	$57,500	21.0%	8.2%
Millerdale Colony CDP	85	N/A	N/A	0.0%	0.0%

Population Overview

Garden City town is a small community located in South Dakota, within Clark County. The total population is 87. It ranks as the 318th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Garden City town is 37.9 years. This is about average than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 5.9%. This is 51% 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 $46,700. Housing costs are 80% lower than the state median of $236,800. 86.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 26% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Garden City town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 98.9% of all residents.

Education

11.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 64% 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 81.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Garden City 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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Garden City town, South Dakota?

Garden City town, South Dakota has a population of 87 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Garden City town, SD?

The median household income in Garden City town is N/A, which is the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Garden City town, SD?

The poverty rate in Garden City town is 5.9%. This means approximately 5 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Garden City town, South Dakota?

Garden City town's population is 98.9% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Garden City town, SD?

The median home value in Garden City town is $46,700.

How educated is Garden City town, South Dakota?

11.1% of adults (25+) in Garden City town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.