Peever Flats, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Peever Flats, South Dakota had a total population of 119, the 284th largest community in South Dakota, with a median household income of $60,375, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.2%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 70.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in South Dakota.
Peever Flats Quick Facts
How Peever Flats 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 | 107 | 119 | +11.2% |
| Median household income | $28,571 | $60,375 | +111.3% |
How Peever Flats 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+)
Peever Flats Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Roberts County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sisseton | 2,670 | $48,875 | 18.8% | $109,200 |
| Agency Village | 980 | $50,625 | 27.3% | $257,100 |
| Rosholt | 428 | $64,861 | 13.0% | $116,400 |
| Wilmot | 381 | $59,583 | 12.5% | $78,300 |
| Summit | 359 | $60,000 | 14.5% | $98,100 |
| New Effington | 269 | $50,208 | 20.7% | $68,000 |
| Peever | 145 | $41,750 | 42.1% | $38,600 |
| Long Hollow | 128 | N/A | 56.3% | N/A |
| Claire City | 107 | $62,500 | 15.9% | $77,100 |
| Corona | 87 | $65,000 | 0.0% | $85,000 |
Cities Similar to Peever Flats
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maverick Junction | 123 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 12.2% |
| Yale | 122 | $62,917 | $151,700 | 6.7% | 15.6% |
| Glendale Colony | 112 | N/A | N/A | 15.2% | 8.9% |
| Long Hollow | 128 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 56.3% |
| Fairfax | 119 | $72,656 | $62,100 | 19.8% | 5.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 119, Peever Flats'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
Peever Flats is a small community located in South Dakota, within Roberts County. The total population is 119. It ranks as the 284th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Peever Flats is 15.8 years. This is 58% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 52.1% of the population under 18, Peever Flats has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Peever Flats is $60,375. This is 20% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 25% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.2%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Peever Flats, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Peever Flats was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
Education
70.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Peever Flats in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 120% higher 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 83.8%. Notably, 24.3% of adults hold a graduate or professional degree, indicating a highly educated workforce.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Peever Flats, 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 Peever Flats, South Dakota?
Peever Flats, South Dakota has a population of 119 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Peever Flats, SD?
The median household income in Peever Flats is $60,375, which is 25% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Peever Flats, SD?
The poverty rate in Peever Flats is 9.2%. This means approximately 11 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Peever Flats, South Dakota?
Peever Flats's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Peever Flats, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Peever Flats — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Peever Flats, South Dakota?
70.3% of adults (25+) in Peever Flats hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 24.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.