Goodwin, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 101, Goodwin'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

Goodwin is a small community located in South Dakota, within Deuel County. The total population is 101. It ranks as the 303rd most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Goodwin is 58.2 years. This is 53% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. Only 5.9% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.8% 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 Goodwin is $53,125. This is 29% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 34% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.8%. This is 83% 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 Goodwin, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $188,500. Housing costs are 27% lower than the state median of $257,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.5x. 90.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Every resident counted in Goodwin 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

18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 42% 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 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Goodwin, 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.