Rustic Acres Colony, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Rustic Acres Colony, South Dakota had a total population of 30, the 397th 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
Key Takeaways
- 100.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in South Dakota.
Rustic Acres Colony Quick Facts
How Rustic Acres Colony 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 | 33 | 30 | -9.1% |
How Rustic Acres Colony Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Employment
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+)
Rustic Acres Colony Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Lake County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison | 6,094 | $65,593 | 9.5% | $193,100 |
| Lake Madison | 936 | $129,191 | 1.0% | $477,800 |
| Ramona | 538 | $78,750 | 26.2% | $85,800 |
| Brant Lake South | 211 | $107,983 | 6.2% | N/A |
| Chester | 152 | $68,333 | 0.0% | $147,500 |
| Wentworth | 138 | $62,188 | 13.8% | $83,300 |
| Brant Lake | 63 | $104,318 | 0.0% | $455,000 |
| Nunda | 40 | N/A | 27.5% | $118,800 |
| Winfred | 34 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Rustic Acres Colony
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upland Colony | 30 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Andover | 31 | $68,333 | $57,500 | 23.1% | 9.7% |
| Farmer | 31 | N/A | N/A | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Twin Brooks | 29 | N/A | $75,800 | 4.5% | 27.6% |
| Lane | 28 | $98,333 | N/A | 8.7% | 0.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 30, Rustic Acres Colony'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
Rustic Acres Colony is a small community located in South Dakota, within Lake County. The total population is 30. It ranks as the 397th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
Economy, Income & Housing
The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Rustic Acres Colony. 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 Rustic Acres Colony, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Rustic Acres Colony was recorded as Asian. 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
100.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Rustic Acres Colony in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 213% higher than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Rustic Acres Colony, 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 Rustic Acres Colony, South Dakota?
Rustic Acres Colony, South Dakota has a population of 30 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Rustic Acres Colony, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Rustic Acres Colony — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Rustic Acres Colony, SD?
The ACS sample for Rustic Acres Colony 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 Rustic Acres Colony, South Dakota?
Rustic Acres Colony's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 100.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Rustic Acres Colony, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Rustic Acres Colony — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Rustic Acres Colony, South Dakota?
100.0% of adults (25+) in Rustic Acres Colony hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.