Presho, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Presho, South Dakota had a total population of 313, the 194th largest city in South Dakota, with a median household income of $63,393, which is 16% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Presho Quick Facts
How Presho 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 | 333 | 313 | -6.0% |
| Median household income | $60,227 | $63,393 | +5.3% |
| Median home value | $153,000 | $162,500 | +6.2% |
How Presho 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+)
Presho Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Lyman County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Brule | 743 | $28,750 | 55.8% | $21,900 |
| Oacoma | 548 | $73,333 | 5.5% | $171,700 |
| West Brule | 471 | $37,917 | 50.3% | N/A |
| Kennebec | 296 | $74,896 | 6.1% | $155,700 |
| Reliance | 211 | $55,313 | 3.8% | $123,200 |
| Vivian | 50 | $61,528 | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Presho
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpena | 317 | $66,667 | $51,800 | 5.8% | 6.6% |
| Pukwana | 300 | $63,750 | $100,000 | 13.5% | 2.3% |
| Spring Creek | 330 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 93.3% |
| Hoven | 329 | $60,625 | $88,300 | 14.6% | 6.9% |
| Keystone | 336 | $64,702 | $263,900 | 13.5% | 6.9% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 313, Presho'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
Presho is a small community located in South Dakota, within Lyman County. The total population is 313. It ranks as the 194th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Presho is 47.9 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Presho is $63,393. This is 16% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 21% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Presho. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The unemployment rate is 3.7%. This is 25% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $162,500. Housing costs are 37% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Presho is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Presho has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 99.7% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.
Education
26.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 16% 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 96.4%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Presho, 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 Presho, South Dakota?
Presho, South Dakota has a population of 313 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Presho, SD?
The median household income in Presho is $63,393, which is 21% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Presho, SD?
The ACS sample for Presho recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Presho, South Dakota?
Presho's population is 99.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Presho, SD?
The median home value in Presho is $162,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.6x.
How educated is Presho, South Dakota?
26.8% of adults (25+) in Presho hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.