Piedmont city, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Piedmont city, South Dakota Demographics
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As of 2026, Piedmont city, South Dakota has a total population of 956, the 86th largest city in South Dakota, with a median household income of $52,730, which is 27% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.6%.

Key Takeaways

Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.3%.

Piedmont city Quick Facts

Population 956

Median Household Income $52,730

Median Home Value $290,100

Poverty Rate 9.6%

Unemployment Rate 1.3%

Median Age 50.8 years

Homeownership Rate 90.9%

Affordability Ratio 5.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 19.3%

High School Graduation Rate 96.3%

Diversity Index 14/100

Population 956 86th of 439

Median Income $52,730 below average

Poverty Rate 9.6% 23% lower national

Median Home Value $290,100 top 10%

How Piedmont city Compares

Median Household Income

Piedmont city

$52,730

$72,421

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Piedmont city

$290,100

$236,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 4.3%

$25K-$50K 39.0%

$50K-$100K 34.8%

$100K+ 21.9%

Employment

1.3% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0% | National: 5.2%

64.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 90.9%

Renter 9.1%

Affordability Index Expensive

5.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.4%

18-34

13.9%

35-54

16.6%

55-74

38.9%

75+

6.2%

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+)

Piedmont city Rankings in South Dakota

#86 Population of 439

#243 Median Income of 439

#205 Education of 439

#23 Home Value of 439

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Other Cities in Meade County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Sturgis city	7,111	$51,101	9.0%	$236,400
Summerset city	2,978	$115,197	9.1%	$337,900
Faith city	327	$39,583	20.5%	$124,400

Cities Similar to Piedmont city

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Howard city	990	$54,792	$93,200	8.4%	17.2%
Elkton city	971	$58,750	$183,800	23.9%	27.9%
De Smet city	974	$60,139	$155,900	23.5%	5.4%
Alcester city	987	$58,661	$114,400	15.9%	12.1%
Viborg city	874	$52,794	$140,000	23.1%	19.3%

Population Overview

Piedmont city is a small community located in South Dakota, within Meade County. The total population is 956. It ranks as the 86th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Piedmont city is 50.8 years. This is 35% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Piedmont city is $52,730. This is 27% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 33% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 20% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 58% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $290,100. Housing costs are 23% higher than the state median of $236,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x. 90.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Piedmont city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 92.7% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 2.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 38% 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 96.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Piedmont 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 Piedmont city, South Dakota?

Piedmont city, South Dakota has a population of 956 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

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

The median household income in Piedmont city is $52,730, which is 33% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Piedmont city, SD?

The poverty rate in Piedmont city is 9.6%. This means approximately 92 residents live below the federal poverty line.

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

Piedmont city's population is 92.7% White, 2.1% Black, 1.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.3% Asian.

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

The median home value in Piedmont city is $290,100. The home-value-to-income ratio is 5.5x.

How educated is Piedmont city, South Dakota?

19.3% of adults (25+) in Piedmont city hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 4.2% hold a graduate or professional degree.