Bison Town, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 373 people, 177 households, and 109 families living in the town. The population density was 372.5 people per square mile (143.82/kmē), giving it the 218th most densely populated town among the South Dakota. There were 227 housing units at an average density of 227 per square mile (87.65/kmē). The average household size was 2.11 people, and the average family size was 2.78 people. In the Bison Town, 22.3% of the population was under the age of 18, 5.9% were 18 to 24, 20.6% were 25 to 44, 26.3% were 45 to 64, and 24.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 99.5 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 95.9 males. The median age is 45.4 years, The median age of males and females living in Bison Town was 45.1 and 46.3 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 99.73% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.27% American Indian, 0% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0% from two or more races and 0% Other races.
Population 2000-2008 |
School Enrollment 2000 |
GDP 2000 |
The median income for a household in the town was $30000, it is the 149th wealthiest town in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $41250, making its South Dakota's 94th highest town by median family income. The per capita income for the town was $19856, it is 29th wealthiest town by per capita income in South Dakota. The median income of town was $19479, Males had a median income of $24038 versus $14886 for females.
In 2000, 79 pupils and students, of which 42 are male and 37 are female, 21.18% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 10 nursery or pri school, 2 kindergarten, 24 elementary school, 41 high school and 2 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 373 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 373 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 370 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 365 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 362 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 351 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 341 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 334 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 333 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 327 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 326 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 6 | 4 | 10 |
| Kindergarten | 2 | 2 | |
| Elementary school | 12 | 12 | 24 |
| High school | 24 | 17 | 41 |
| College or graduate school | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bison town, South Dakota | $30000 | $41250 | $19856 |
| Perkins County, South Dakota | $27750 | $33537 | $15734 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |