Alcester, SD

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Alcester

Chatsworth / Highland Park

Westreville / Bloomingdale

Richland / Junction City

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Alcester

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

20.4%

Households with Children

28.1%

School Enrollment K-12

122

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 10.5%
School Age (5-17): 17.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 12.0%
Working Age (35-54): 17.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 11.0%
Seniors (65+): 31.9%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 10.9%
High School / GED: 39.0%
Some College or Associate's: 29.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 20.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 17.1%
Single Parents: 11.0%
Couples & Adults: 39.6%
Living Alone: 32.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 82.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 1.4%
Asian: 2.9%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 12.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 32.5%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 67.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 50.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 45.8%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 3.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 96.0%
Spanish: 0.8%
European & Indo-European: 0.0%
East & Southeast Asian: 2.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 7.0%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 6.0%
High School (9-12): 3.5%
College / Graduate: 1.9%
Not Enrolled: 75.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources