Rowena, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rowena, South Dakota had a total population of 225, the 222nd largest community in South Dakota. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Rowena Quick Facts
How Rowena 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 | 137 | 225 | +64.2% |
How Rowena 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+)
Rowena Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Minnehaha County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sioux Falls | 201,469 | $75,970 | 9.6% | $292,400 |
| Brandon | 10,996 | $110,806 | 1.4% | $336,600 |
| Dell Rapids | 3,905 | $100,170 | 9.4% | $301,700 |
| Hartford | 3,478 | $99,893 | 5.5% | $257,700 |
| Baltic | 1,502 | $107,768 | 1.2% | $254,200 |
| Crooks | 1,268 | $98,984 | 0.5% | $295,400 |
| Garretson | 1,176 | $59,741 | 5.3% | $203,800 |
| Valley Springs | 996 | $107,222 | 8.8% | $192,600 |
| Meadow View Addition | 879 | $99,760 | 2.5% | $250,600 |
| Colton | 736 | $83,750 | 14.3% | $192,900 |
Cities Similar to Rowena
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Creek | 224 | N/A | N/A | 9.9% | 21.9% |
| Eden | 221 | N/A | N/A | 43.6% | 1.4% |
| Anderson | 219 | $145,556 | $364,500 | 56.2% | 0.0% |
| Monroe | 233 | $51,250 | $48,900 | 6.8% | 24.7% |
| Blunt | 216 | $65,208 | $154,500 | 28.7% | 7.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 225, Rowena'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
Rowena is a small community located in South Dakota, within Minnehaha County. The total population is 225. It ranks as the 222nd most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Rowena is 17.0 years. This is 55% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 50.7% of the population under 18, Rowena has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rowena. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Rowena, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Rowena 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
20.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% 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 75.7%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Rowena, 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 Rowena, South Dakota?
Rowena, South Dakota has a population of 225 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rowena, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Rowena — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rowena, SD?
The ACS sample for Rowena 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 Rowena, South Dakota?
Rowena's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rowena, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Rowena — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Rowena, South Dakota?
20.7% of adults (25+) in Rowena hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.