Living in Rowena, South Dakota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Rowena · Census data 2020–2024
Rowena has 225 residents with a median age of 17. .
Rowena is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Rowena at a glance
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 17State: 38
- Homeowners
- 70.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.7%
Is Rowena a good place to live?
The weather is best in June to September.
Housing in Rowena: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 84
- Owner-occupied
- 70.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 29.1%
- Vacant
- 6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1955
- Average household size
- 2.85
Rowena demographics
- Population
- 225
- Median age
- 17
- Under 18
- 50.7%
- 65 and older
- 8.4%
- Households
- 79
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Rowena ›
Education in Rowena
20.7% of adults 25 and older in Rowena have a bachelor's degree or higher (South Dakota: 31.9%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Rowena
- Unemployment rate
- 0%State: 2.9%
- Average commute
- —State: 18 min
- Work from home
- 34.5%
- Drive alone
- 65.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 84.8%
Rowena vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rowena | 225 | — | — | — |
| Anderson | 219 | $145,556 | $364,500 | — |
| Pine Lakes Addition | 282 | $170,795 | $616,100 | — |
| Brandon | 10,996 | $110,806 | $336,600 | $976 |
| Shindler | 579 | $146,154 | $617,600 | — |
| Valley Springs | 996 | $107,222 | $192,600 | $1,028 |
| Larchwood | 1,136 | $67,188 | $215,600 | $867 |
| Sioux Falls | 201,469 | $75,970 | $292,400 | $1,035 |
| Harrisburg | 8,519 | $108,724 | $312,200 | $1,362 |
More for people moving to Rowena
Rowena ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Rowena: FAQ
Is Rowena, SD a good place to live?
What is the median age in Rowena?
The median age in Rowena is 17 years (South Dakota: 38).
What is the unemployment rate in Rowena?
The unemployment rate in Rowena is 0% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Rowena?
20.7% of adults in Rowena 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.
Last updated: