Rosholt, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 428, Rosholt'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

Rosholt is a small community located in South Dakota, within Roberts County. The total population is 428. It ranks as the 166th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Rosholt is 46.8 years. This is 23% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 10.1% 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 Rosholt is $64,861. This is 14% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 13.0%. This is 9% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 7.1%. This is 143% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $116,400. Housing costs are 55% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Rosholt is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Rosholt has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.6% of all residents. Asian residents account for 2.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (2.1% vs 1.4%).

Education

16.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 97.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Rosholt, 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.