Turton town, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Turton town, South Dakota Demographics
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As of 2026, Turton town, South Dakota has a total population of 43, the 377th largest city in South Dakota, with a median household income of $46,875, which is 35% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 9.3%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 35% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
59.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in South Dakota.
Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 0.0%.

Turton town Quick Facts

Population 43

Median Household Income $46,875

Median Home Value N/A

Poverty Rate 9.3%

Unemployment Rate 0.0%

Median Age 54.1 years

Homeownership Rate 91.3%

Affordability Ratio N/A

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 59.4%

High School Graduation Rate 87.5%

Diversity Index 0/100

Population 43 377th of 439

Median Income $46,875 bottom 30%

Poverty Rate 9.3% 25% lower national

Median Home Value N/A

How Turton town Compares

Median Household Income

Turton town

$46,875

$72,421

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

$236,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.1%

$25K-$50K 26.1%

$50K-$100K 26.1%

$100K+ 21.7%

Employment

0.0% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0% | National: 5.2%

50.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 91.3%

Renter 8.7%

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.6%

18-34

4.7%

35-54

30.2%

55-74

30.2%

75+

9.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 33 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Turton town Rankings in South Dakota

#377 Population of 439

#273 Median Income of 439

#15 Education of 439

N/A Home Value of 439

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Other Cities in Spink County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Redfield city	2,230	$60,586	7.3%	$117,000
Doland city	237	$62,604	11.8%	$52,600
Tulare town	206	$59,375	13.1%	$77,700
Ashton city	171	$63,125	0.0%	$40,700
Northville town	154	$118,750	0.0%	$150,000
Mellette city	144	$104,375	12.5%	$151,400
Frankfort city	142	$61,875	8.5%	$54,600
Conde city	122	$70,156	7.4%	$53,300
Brentford town	84	N/A	23.8%	N/A

Cities Similar to Turton town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Nunda town	43	N/A	$113,500	20.0%	23.3%
Spink Colony CDP	43	N/A	N/A	0.0%	51.2%
Old Elm Spring Colony CDP	45	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Okaton CDP	41	N/A	N/A	10.3%	0.0%
St. Onge CDP	46	N/A	N/A	100.0%	0.0%

Population Overview

Turton town is a small community located in South Dakota, within Spink County. The total population is 43. It ranks as the 377th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Turton town is 54.1 years. This is 44% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Turton town is $46,875. This is 35% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 40% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 23% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. 91.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 33% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Turton town has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 100.0% of all residents.

Education

59.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Turton town in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 91% higher than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 87.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Turton town, South Dakota is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. 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. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Turton town, South Dakota?

Turton town, South Dakota has a population of 43 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Turton town, SD?

The median household income in Turton town is $46,875, which is 40% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Turton town, SD?

The poverty rate in Turton town is 9.3%. This means approximately 4 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Turton town, South Dakota?

Turton town's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Turton town, SD?

The median home value in Turton town is N/A.

How educated is Turton town, South Dakota?

59.4% of adults (25+) in Turton town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 12.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.