Shindler, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Shindler, South Dakota had a total population of 579, the 138th largest community in South Dakota, with a median household income of $146,154, which is 95% higher 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
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 95% above the state average — one of the wealthiest communities in South Dakota.
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.7%.
Shindler Quick Facts
How Shindler 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 | 651 | 579 | -11.1% |
| Median household income | $142,875 | $146,154 | +2.3% |
| Median home value | $567,300 | $617,600 | +8.9% |
How Shindler 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+)
Shindler Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Lincoln County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg | 8,519 | $108,724 | 0.5% | $312,200 |
| Tea | 6,786 | $120,139 | 4.7% | $351,100 |
| Canton | 3,033 | $60,850 | 8.1% | $191,400 |
| Lennox | 2,468 | $81,761 | 9.7% | $235,900 |
| Beresford | 2,360 | $78,793 | 5.2% | $234,400 |
| Worthing | 1,036 | $93,162 | 1.8% | $220,200 |
| Hudson | 382 | $66,429 | 17.0% | $150,500 |
| Fairview | 102 | $71,719 | 18.6% | $155,400 |
Cities Similar to Shindler
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parmelee | 584 | N/A | N/A | 9.3% | 84.9% |
| Wanblee | 534 | N/A | N/A | 7.9% | 53.4% |
| Highmore | 596 | $103,017 | $151,800 | 19.5% | 5.2% |
| Prairiewood Village | 474 | $160,625 | $476,700 | 71.5% | 0.0% |
| Warner | 512 | $113,750 | $268,100 | 42.7% | 0.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 579, Shindler'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
Shindler is a small community located in South Dakota, within Lincoln County. The total population is 579. It ranks as the 138th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Shindler is 34.6 years. This is 9% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Shindler is $146,154. This is 95% higher than the state median of $75,081. It is also 81% higher than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Shindler. 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 0.7%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $617,600. Housing costs are 140% higher than the state median of $257,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x. 96.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 41% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Shindler is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 0.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.
Education
41.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% higher 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 95.1%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Shindler, 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 Shindler, South Dakota?
Shindler, South Dakota has a population of 579 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Shindler, SD?
The median household income in Shindler is $146,154, which is 81% higher than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Shindler, SD?
The ACS sample for Shindler 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 Shindler, South Dakota?
Shindler's population is 84.1% White, 0.0% Black, 0.9% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.9% Asian.
What is the median home value in Shindler, SD?
The median home value in Shindler is $617,600. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.2x.
How educated is Shindler, South Dakota?
41.4% of adults (25+) in Shindler hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 9.4% hold a graduate or professional degree.