Gettysburg City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1352 people in the city, organized into 588 households, and 365 families living in the city. The population density was 725.1 people per square mile (279.96/kmē), it is 151st most densely populated city in South Dakota. There were 683 housing units at an average density of 367.2 per square mile (141.78/kmē). The average household size was 2.21 persons, and the average family size was 2.88 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.9% under the age of 18, 4% from 18 to 24, 21.8% from 25 to 44, 24.3% from 45 to 64, and 26% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 108.6 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 113.9 females. The median age was 45.3 years, The median age of males was 43.6 years, for females the median age was 48.5 years. The racial makeup of the city was 1324 White, Black or African American, 17 American Indian, 1 Asian, Native Hawaiian, 10 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30469, it is the 137th highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The median income for a family in the city was $37763, making it the 162nd wealthiest city by median family income among the South Dakota. The per capita income for the city was $16516, it is 108th wealthiest city by per capita income in South Dakota. The median income is $18203, Males have a median income of $22024 versus $11927 for females.
In 2000, 307 pupils and students, of which 49.84% are male and 50.16% are female, 22.71% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 5.54% nursery or pri school, 5.54% kindergarten, 56.35% elementary school, 28.99% high school and 3.58% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1352 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1345 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1334 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1276 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1249 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1233 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1201 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1154 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1125 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1088 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1058 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 7 | 10 | 17 |
| Kindergarten | 9 | 8 | 17 |
| Elementary school | 78 | 95 | 173 |
| High school | 53 | 36 | 89 |
| College or graduate school | 6 | 5 | 11 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gettysburg city, South Dakota | $30469 | $37763 | $16516 |
| Potter County, South Dakota | $30086 | $37827 | $17417 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |