Vivian, South Dakota Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Vivian, South Dakota had a total population of 50, the 374th largest community in South Dakota, with a median household income of $61,528, which is 18% lower 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
- Only 6.0% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Vivian Quick Facts
How Vivian 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 | 39 | 50 | +28.2% |
| Median household income | $58,000 | $61,528 | +6.1% |
How Vivian 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+)
Vivian Rankings in South Dakota
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Other Cities in Lyman County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Brule | 743 | $28,750 | 55.8% | $21,900 |
| Oacoma | 548 | $73,333 | 5.5% | $171,700 |
| West Brule | 471 | $37,917 | 50.3% | N/A |
| Presho | 313 | $63,393 | 0.0% | $162,500 |
| Kennebec | 296 | $74,896 | 6.1% | $155,700 |
| Reliance | 211 | $55,313 | 3.8% | $123,200 |
Cities Similar to Vivian
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millbrook Colony | 47 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 57.5% |
| Altamont | 46 | N/A | $252,800 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| Evergreen Colony | 55 | N/A | N/A | 100.0% | 100.0% |
| Oral | 55 | N/A | N/A | 63.6% | 12.7% |
| Brentwood Colony | 57 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 100.0% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 50, Vivian'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
Vivian is a small community located in South Dakota, within Lyman County. The total population is 50. It ranks as the 374th most populous out of 439 Census-designated places in South Dakota.
Age Demographics
The median age in Vivian is 60.3 years. This is 59% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Vivian is $61,528. This is 18% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Vivian. 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 survey records no unemployed residents in Vivian, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 89.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 30% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Vivian was recorded as White (non-Hispanic). A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
6.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 81% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. No surveyed resident aged 25 or older reported leaving school before earning a high school diploma, though a rate of exactly 100% reflects the limits of a small sample.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Vivian, 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 Vivian, South Dakota?
Vivian, South Dakota has a population of 50 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Vivian, SD?
The median household income in Vivian is $61,528, which is 24% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Vivian, SD?
The ACS sample for Vivian 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 Vivian, South Dakota?
Vivian's population is 100.0% White, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Vivian, SD?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Vivian — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Vivian, South Dakota?
6.0% of adults (25+) in Vivian hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.