Sicangu Village, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 245, Sicangu Village'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

Sicangu Village is a small community located in South Dakota, within Todd County. The total population is 245. It ranks as the 216th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Sicangu Village is 17.3 years. This is 54% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 55.1% of the population under 18, Sicangu Village has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The poverty rate stands at 55.5%. This is 365% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Sicangu Village, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 19.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 72% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Sicangu Village is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (13.1% vs 4.8%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Sicangu Village, 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.