Living in Erwin, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Erwin · Census data 2020–2024
Erwin has 105 residents with a median age of 19.9. The median household income is $86,250 (15% higher than the South Dakota median).
Erwin is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Erwin at a glance
- Population
- 105
- Median age
- 19.9State: 38
- Median household income
- $86,250State: $75,081
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.5%
- Average commute
- 39 min
Is Erwin a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 15% higher than the South Dakota median.
Cons: An average commute of 39 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Erwin median household income
The median household income in Erwin is $86,250 and the income per person is $19,630. 0% of residents live below the poverty line (South Dakota: 11.9%).
Housing in Erwin: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 36
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 38.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 4.77
38.9% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Erwin has many vacation and second homes.
Erwin demographics
- Population
- 105
- Median age
- 19.9
- Under 18
- 44.8%
- 65 and older
- 11.4%
- Households
- 22
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Erwin ›
Education in Erwin
11.5% of adults 25 and older in Erwin have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Erwin
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- 39 minState: 18 min
- Work from home
- 9.7%
- Drive alone
- 67.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Erwin vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erwin | 105 | $86,250 | — | — |
| Bryant | 727 | $62,000 | $143,400 | $864 |
| De Smet | 943 | $67,321 | $165,200 | $708 |
| Lake Preston | 596 | $52,396 | $130,000 | $615 |
| Badger | 162 | $65,000 | $70,000 | — |
| Lake Norden | 889 | $75,688 | $192,600 | $1,089 |
| Willow Lake | 433 | $72,875 | $149,000 | $815 |
| Hayti | 444 | $83,750 | $122,600 | $778 |
| Lake Poinsett | 348 | $96,875 | $493,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Erwin, SD?
The median household income in Erwin is $86,250, 15% higher than the South Dakota median of $75,081 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Erwin, SD a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 15% higher than the South Dakota median. Minuses: an average commute of 39 minutes.
What is the median age in Erwin?
The median age in Erwin is 19.9 years (South Dakota: 38).
How long is the commute in Erwin?
The average commute to work in Erwin is 39 minutes; 9.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Erwin?
The unemployment rate in Erwin is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Erwin?
11.5% of adults in Erwin have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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