Beadle County, SD

County

Cities in Beadle County

Neighborhoods in Beadle County

Riverside Hutterite Colony / Sheffield

Morningside / James Valley Junction

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

Demographics of Beadle

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

27.2%

Households with Children

30.7%

School Enrollment K-12

2,917

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.1%
School Age (5-17): 21.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 18.7%
Working Age (35-54): 22.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.3%
Seniors (65+): 18.4%

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: 12.5%
High School / GED: 32.0%
Some College or Associate's: 28.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 27.2%

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: 23.1%
Single Parents: 7.5%
Couples & Adults: 33.0%
Living Alone: 36.3%

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: 68.1%
Hispanic or Latino: 14.9%
Asian: 9.8%
Black or African American: 1.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Asian Population by Origin

Based on single-race Census responses. Residents who identify with multiple races may not appear here.

East Asian: 12.2%
South Asian: 0.0%
Southeast Asian: 85.3%
Central Asian: 0.0%
Other Asian: 2.5%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 50.2%
Puerto Rican: 13.3%
Cuban: 1.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 29.2%
South American: 3.3%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 3.0%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 50.2%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 49.8%

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: 61.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 24.5%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.8%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 5.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 7.0%

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: 81.0%
Spanish: 9.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.4%
East & Southeast Asian: 7.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

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: 2.3%
Elementary (1-4): 7.7%
Middle School (5-8): 6.8%
High School (9-12): 5.0%
College / Graduate: 3.4%
Not Enrolled: 74.8%

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