St. Francis, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: St. Francis, South Dakota Demographics
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During the 2020–2024 ACS period, St. Francis, South Dakota had a total population of 593, the 136th largest town in South Dakota, with a median household income of $42,083, which is 44% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 34.1%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 44% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (34.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Unemployment rate of 12.9% is notably above the national average.

St. Francis Quick Facts

Population 593

Median Household Income $42,083

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 34.1%

Unemployment Rate 12.9%

Median Age 24.8 years

Homeownership Rate 49.4%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 24.4%

High School Graduation Rate 84.4%

Diversity Index 43/100

Population 593 136th of 439

Median Income $42,083 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 34.1% 174% higher than national

Median Home Value N/A

How St. Francis 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	631	593	-6.0%
Median household income	$45,417	$42,083	-7.3%

How St. Francis Compares

Median Household Income

St. Francis

$42,083

$75,081

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

$257,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 36.3%

$25K-$50K 16.3%

$50K-$100K 29.4%

$100K+ 18.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

21.3%

$10K-$15K

6.9%

$15K-$20K

6.9%

$20K-$25K

1.3%

$25K-$30K

4.4%

$30K-$35K

1.9%

$35K-$40K

4.4%

$40K-$45K

3.8%

$45K-$50K

1.9%

$50K-$60K

12.5%

$60K-$75K

8.8%

$75K-$100K

8.1%

$100K-$125K

3.1%

$125K-$150K

5.0%

$150K-$200K

2.5%

$200K+

7.5%

Employment

12.9% Unemployment Rate State: 2.9%|National: 5.2%

57.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 49.4%

Renter 50.6%

Median gross rent $567/mo 16.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

42.0%

18-34

18.9%

35-54

27.7%

55-74

10.1%

75+

1.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 35 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

St. Francis Rankings in South Dakota

#136 Population of 439

#301 Median Income of 345

#154 Education of 438

N/A Home Value of 315

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Other Cities in Todd County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rosebud	1,659	$55,135	38.2%	$81,300
Mission	1,539	N/A	44.0%	$65,900
Antelope	706	$20,786	72.2%	N/A
Parmelee	584	N/A	84.9%	N/A
Spring Creek	330	N/A	93.3%	N/A
Two Strike	257	$24,315	49.4%	N/A
Sicangu Village	245	N/A	55.5%	N/A
White Horse	238	$39,609	9.7%	$9,999
Soldier Creek	201	$2,499	84.6%	N/A
Okreek	195	N/A	66.1%	N/A

Cities Similar to St. Francis

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%
Lake Preston	596	$52,396	$130,000	13.7%	17.0%
Philip	571	$56,635	$182,100	15.9%	15.6%
Dupree	557	$53,958	$66,200	10.2%	27.5%

A note before these figures: with a population of 593, St. Francis'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

St. Francis is a small community located in South Dakota, within Todd County. The total population is 593. It ranks as the 136th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in St. Francis is 24.8 years. This is 35% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 42.0% of the population under 18, St. Francis has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in St. Francis is $42,083. This is 44% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 34.1%. This is 185% 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 unemployment rate is 12.9%. This is 339% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. 49.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

St. Francis is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 1.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (1.7%) is well below the state average of 79.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (26.1% vs 1.4%).

Education

24.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 23% 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 84.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for St. Francis, 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 St. Francis, South Dakota?

St. Francis, South Dakota has a population of 593 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in St. Francis, SD?

The median household income in St. Francis is $42,083, which is 48% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in St. Francis, SD?

The poverty rate in St. Francis is 34.1%. This means approximately 202 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of St. Francis, South Dakota?

St. Francis's population is 1.7% White, 0.0% Black, 1.2% Hispanic/Latino, and 26.1% Asian.

What is the median home value in St. Francis, SD?

The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for St. Francis — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.

How educated is St. Francis, South Dakota?

24.4% of adults (25+) in St. Francis hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 6.8% hold a graduate or professional degree.