Chamberlain, SD

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2020 Population

2,549

0.624% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

37.5

2.34% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

16.3%

1.65% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$50,461

7.97% 1-year decline

2020 Median Property Value

$153,600

2.23% 1-year decline

About

In 2020, Chamberlain, SD had a population of 2.55k people with a median age of 37.5 and a median household income of $50,461. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Chamberlain, SD declined from 2,565 to 2,549, a −0.624% decrease and its median household income declined from $54,833 to $50,461, a −7.97% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Chamberlain, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (69.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (19.7%), White (Hispanic) (4.24%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.18%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (2.31%).

None of the households in Chamberlain, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Chamberlain, SD are U.S. citizens.

In 2020, the median property value in Chamberlain, SD was $153,600, and the homeownership rate was 52.9%.

Most people in Chamberlain, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 9.03 minutes. The average car ownership in Chamberlain, SD was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Chamberlain, SD is home to a population of 2.55k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2020, 1.65% of Chamberlain, SD residents were born outside of the country (42 people).

In 2020, there were 3.54 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.78k people) in Chamberlain, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 501 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 108 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.6%

2020 Citizenship

99.6%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 99.6% of Chamberlain, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Chamberlain, SD was 99.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Chamberlain, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Chamberlain, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
1.78k ± 277
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
501 ± 86
White (Hispanic)
108 ± 42

4.75%

Hispanic Population

121 people

4.75% of the people in Chamberlain, SD are hispanic (121 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Chamberlain, SD as a share of the total population.

Foreign-Born Population

1.65%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

42 people

1.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

41 people

As of 2020, 1.65% of Chamberlain, SD residents (42 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Chamberlain, SD was 1.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Chamberlain, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
38 ± 37
Gulf War (1990s)
11 ± 14
Gulf War (2001-)
4 ± 15

Chamberlain, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.45 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Chamberlain, SD employs 1.41k people. The largest industries in Chamberlain, SD are Educational Services (291 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (217 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (175 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($130,673), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,793), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,978).

Employment

Occupations

1.41k

2020 Value

± 213

0.786%

1 Year growth

± 21.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Chamberlain, SD grew at a rate of 0.786%, from 1.4k employees to 1.41k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Chamberlain, SD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (251 people), Management Occupations (200 people), and Personal Care & Service Occupations (130 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Chamberlain, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.41k

2020 Value

± 213

0.786%

1 Year growth

± 21.7%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Chamberlain, SD grew at a rate of 0.786%, from 1.4k employees to 1.41k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Chamberlain, SD, are Educational Services (291 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (217 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (175 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Chamberlain, SD, though some of these residents may live in Chamberlain, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$41,693

Median earning men ± $3,910

$27,917

Median earning women ± $5,383

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Retail Trade ($65,833), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($54,583), and Construction ($51,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,630), Public Administration ($37,500), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($31,882).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.57B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.64B) and Live animals/fish ($4.81B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$54.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.2B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

79.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $54.6B. This is expected to increase 79.8% to $98.2B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$7.03B
Iowa
$3.12B
North Dakota
$2.19B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $7.03B, followed by Iowa with $3.12B and North Dakota and $2.19B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Chamberlain, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Senators Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representatives Elections

US Representatives from Chamberlain, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Chamberlain, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Chamberlain, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

Completions

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2020, 0.501% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.414% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (202k), Some college (154k), and Bachelors Degree (127k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Chamberlain, SD was $153,600 in 2020, which is 0.668 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $157,100 to $153,600, a 2.23% decrease. The homeownership rate in Chamberlain, SD is 52.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Chamberlain, SD have an average commute time of 9.03 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Chamberlain, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Property

$153,600

Median Property Value 2020

±$18,135

$560

Median Property Taxes

±$131

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Chamberlain, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Chamberlain, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

52.9%

Homeownership

2020

72.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 52.9% of the housing units in Chamberlain, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 58.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Chamberlain, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Census Tract 9732

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

The following map shows all of the places in Chamberlain, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,461

Median Household Income

± $7,093

1.06k

Number of Households

± 186

In 2020, the median household income of the 1.06k households in Chamberlain, SD declined from $50,461 from the previous year's value of $54,833.

The following chart displays the households in Chamberlain, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $60k - $75k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Chamberlain, SD is from South Dakota.

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.432

2019 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2020, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.43 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.307% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2020

Drove Alone (80.9%)
Carpooled (13.5%)
Worked At Home (1.64%)

In 2020, 80.9% of workers in Chamberlain, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.5%) and those who worked at home (1.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

9.03 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Chamberlain, SD have a shorter commute time (9.03 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.29% of the workforce in Chamberlain, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Chamberlain, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Chamberlain, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Chamberlain, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

16.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Chamberlain, SD (389 out of 2.38k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 35 - 44, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Chamberlain, SD is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

93% of the population of Chamberlain, SD has health coverage, with 54% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 8.85% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 0.126% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Dakota was $8,933 in 2014. This is a 4.52% increase from the previous year ($8,547).

Primary care physicians in Brule County, SD see 654 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.51% decrease from the previous year (664 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2648 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 883 patients per year.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Y-Axis

This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Dakota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Patient to Clinician Ratios

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654 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Brule County, SD

Primary care physicians in Brule County, SD see an average of 654 patients per year. This represents a 1.51% decrease from the previous year (664 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Brule County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Dakota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 40.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.5% were men and 55.5% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.95%

Uninsured

54%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

8.85%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

0.126%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Chamberlain, SD grew by 11.6% from 6.23% to 6.95%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Chamberlain, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.