Big Stone City City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 605 residents, 254 households, and 167 families in the city. The population density was 491.5 people per square mile (189.77/kmē), it is the 184th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of South Dakota. There were 309 housing units at an average density of 251.2 per square mile (96.99/kmē). The average household size was 2.33 people, and the average family size was 2.96 people. In the city the population is diverse age-wise, with 22.8% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 25.5% from 25 to 44, 26.8% from 45 to 64, and 19% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 97.1 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 97.9 males. The median age was 41.8 years, The median age of males was 41.1 years, for females the median age was 43.1 years. The racial makeup of the city was 99.17% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.5% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.33% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $31250, it is the 123rd wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $39583, making it the 129th wealthiest city by median family income among the South Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $19297, making it the 36th highest city by per capita income in South Dakota. The median income of city was $17396, The median income for males was $20441 versus $14271 for females.
In 2000, 125 pupils and students, of which 56 are male and 69 are female, 20.66% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 11 nursery or pri school, 10 kindergarten, 57 elementary school, 36 high school and 11 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 605 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 605 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 603 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 589 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 587 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 589 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 581 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 563 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 553 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 549 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 542 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 2 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 20 | 37 | 57 |
| High school | 22 | 14 | 36 |
| College or graduate school | 3 | 8 | 11 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Stone City city, South Dakota | $31250 | $39583 | $19297 |
| Grant County, South Dakota | $33088 | $40407 | $16543 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |