De Smet City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1164 residents, 524 households, and 300 families in the city. The population density was 1102.2 people per square mile (425.56/kmē), it is South Dakota's 83rd most densely populated city. There were 582 housing units at an average density of 549.1 per square mile (212.01/kmē). The average household size was 2.09 persons, and the average family size was 2.8 persons. In the city the population was distributed as follows: 20.8% under the age of 18, 6% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 20.8% from 45 to 64, and 31.3% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 89 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87 males. The median age is 46.8 years, the median age of male residents at 43.2 and the median age of female residents at 50.3. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 98.37% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.95% American Indian, 0.09% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 0.52% from two or more races and 0.09% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $27760, it is South Dakota's 190th wealthiest city by median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $41989, making its South Dakota's 89th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15372, it is South Dakota's 161st wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income was $17813, Males have a median income of $21472 versus $14091 for females.
In 2000, 227 pupils and students, of which 50.66% are male and 49.34% are female, 19.5% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 7.93% nursery or pri school, 5.73% kindergarten, 50.66% elementary school, 30.84% high school and 4.85% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1164 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1164 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1161 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1127 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1109 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1085 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1064 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1068 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1056 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1052 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1051 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 11 | 18 |
| Kindergarten | 7 | 6 | 13 |
| Elementary school | 56 | 59 | 115 |
| High school | 38 | 32 | 70 |
| College or graduate school | 7 | 4 | 11 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Smet city, South Dakota | $27760 | $41989 | $15372 |
| Kingsbury County, South Dakota | $31262 | $41057 | $16522 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |