Tyndall city, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Tyndall city is a small community located in South Dakota, within Bon Homme County. The total population is 1,206. It ranks as the 69th most populous out of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.

Age Demographics

The median age in Tyndall city is 49.9 years. This is 32% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 16.3% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Tyndall city is $51,719. This is 29% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 34% lower. The poverty rate stands at 6.2%. This is 48% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 28% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $94,200. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Tyndall city is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Tyndall city has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 95.3% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 0.7%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

27.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 12% lower 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 92.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Tyndall city, 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.