Kadoka, SD

Census Place

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    2024 Population
    372
    US Senator
    John Thune
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Mike Rounds
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Dusty Johnson
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    47.1
    11.3% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    12.7%
    17.3% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $43,750
    18.9% 1-year growth
    2021 Median Property Value
    $46,500
    2.52% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    173
    16.1% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Kadoka, 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.

    100% of the residents in Kadoka, SD are U.S. citizens.

    In 2021, the median property value in Kadoka, SD was $46,500, and the homeownership rate was 61.8%.

    Most people in Kadoka, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 10.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Kadoka, SD was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Kadoka, SD is home to a population of 372 people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 0% of Kadoka, SD residents were born outside of the country (0 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (237 people) in Kadoka, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 110 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 11 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Kadoka, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Kadoka, SD was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Kadoka, SD
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      237 ± 83
    2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      110 ± 71
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      11 ± 18
    3.23%
    Hispanic Population
    12 people

    In 2024, there were 2.15 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (237 people) in Kadoka, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 110 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 11 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    3.23% of the people in Kadoka, SD are hispanic (12 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Kadoka, SD as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,429 ± 1,435 people
    2. Guatemala
      2,883 ± 1,316 people
    3. Ethiopia
      2,826 ± 1,303 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,429 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,883 and Ethiopia with 2,826.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Vietnam
    Most Common Service Period
    9 ± 19

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Kadoka, SD.

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    Health

    85.6% of the population of Kadoka, SD has health coverage, with 39.5% on employee plans, 9.58% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 21% on non-group plans, and 2.69% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in South Dakota see 1,252 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,252 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1561 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 409 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56% were men and 44% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.3% under 18 years, 6.29% between 18 and 34 years, 52.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 56% were men and 44% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    14.4%
    Uninsured
    39.5%
    Employer Coverage
    9.58%
    Medicaid
    12.9%
    Medicare
    21%
    Non-Group
    2.69%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Kadoka, SD declined by 28.3% from 20.1% to 14.4%.

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

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    Economy

    The economy of Kadoka, SD employs 173 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Kadoka, SD were Educational Services (40 people), Manufacturing (26 people), and Construction (24 people), and the highest paying industries were Health Care & Social Assistance ($102,917), Construction ($73,500), and Retail Trade ($46,806).

    Employment

    Occupations

    173
    2024 Value
    ± 85
    16.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 63.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kadoka, SD grew at a rate of 16.1%, from 149 employees to 173 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Kadoka, SD, are Management Occupations (41 people), Construction & Extraction Occupations (24 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (20 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Kadoka, SD.

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    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.

    The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    173
    2024 Value
    ± 85
    16.1%
    1 Year growth
    ± 63.2%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Kadoka, SD grew at a rate of 16.1%, from 149 employees to 173 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Kadoka, SD, are Educational Services (40 people), Manufacturing (26 people), and Construction (24 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Kadoka, SD, though some of these residents may live in Kadoka, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $55,592
    Median earning men ± $9,319
    $39,500
    Median earning women ± $22,781

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($73,500).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($55,357).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    2.37%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

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

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    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.

    Kadoka, 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.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Kadoka, SD. Showing the available data for South Dakota.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (63.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.68%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from South Dakota

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    John Thune
    Senator from South Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2005
    Mike Rounds
    Senator from South Dakota2
    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.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Kadoka, SD

    Dusty Johnson
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Kadoka, 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 Kadoka, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Kadoka, SD was $46,500 in 2021, which is 0.14 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $47,700 to $46,500, a 2.52% decrease. The homeownership rate in Kadoka, SD is 61.8%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Kadoka, SD have an average commute time of 10.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Kadoka, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $46,500
    Median Property Value 2021
    ±$24,363
    $105
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$44

    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 Kadoka, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    61.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    69.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.8% of the housing units in Kadoka, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 50%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $43,750
    Median Household Income
    ± $8,310
    170
    Number of Households
    ± 57

    In 2024, the median household income of the 170 households in Kadoka, SD grew to $43,750 from the previous year's value of $36,786.

    The following chart displays the households in Kadoka, 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 $40k - $45k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Kadoka, SD is from South Dakota.
    0.44
    2024 Wage GINI in South Dakota
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in South Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.642% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (96%)
    2. Carpooled (4.05%)

    In 2024, 96% of workers in Kadoka, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (4.05%) and those who used public transit to get to work (0%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    10.8 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Kadoka, SD have a shorter commute time (10.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Kadoka, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    12.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Kadoka, SD (42 out of 332 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 65 - 74, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

    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.

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