Parkston City, South Dakota
As of the census of 2000, there were 1674 people, 699 households, and 449 families living in the city. The population density was 1839.5 people per square mile (710.23/kmē), making its South Dakota's 16th most densely populated city. There were 752 housing units at an average density of 826.4 per square mile (319.07/kmē). The average household size was 2.24 and the average family size was 2.87. In the city the population was spread out, with 23.4% under the age of 18, 5.4% from 18 to 24, 21.1% from 25 to 44, 17.9% from 45 to 64, and 32.1% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 85.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 83.1 males. The median age of the city's population was 45 years, the median age of male residents at 41.1 and the median age of female residents at 49.2. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 1637 White, 3 Black or African American, 26 American Indian, Asian, Native Hawaiian, 8 from two or more races and Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $29662, it is the 151st highest city by median household income in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The median income for a family in the city was $39688, making its South Dakota's 124th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $15260, it would be the 166th highest city by per capita income in the U.S. state of South Dakota. The median income of city was $19050, The median income for males was $25793 versus $13857 for females.
In 2000, 354 pupils and students, of which 48.02% are male and 51.98% are female, 21.15% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 4.52% nursery or pri school, 7.91% kindergarten, 51.69% elementary school, 27.12% high school and 8.76% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 1674 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 1669 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 1666 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 1628 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 1596 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 1585 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 1556 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 1538 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 1511 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 1500 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 1486 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 9 | 7 | 16 |
| Kindergarten | 16 | 12 | 28 |
| Elementary school | 71 | 112 | 183 |
| High school | 65 | 31 | 96 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 22 | 31 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parkston city, South Dakota | $29662 | $39688 | $15260 |
| Hutchinson County, South Dakota | $30026 | $37715 | $15922 |
| South Dakota, United States | $35282 | $43237 | $17562 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |