Vestal Springs / Sylvan Lake Resort, SD

Neighborhood

Demographics of Vestal Springs / Sylvan Lake Resort

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

32.2%

Households with Children

23.5%

School Enrollment K-12

433

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 4.1%
School Age (5-17): 10.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 8.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.3%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.2%
Seniors (65+): 33.2%

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: 4.7%
High School / GED: 27.8%
Some College or Associate's: 35.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 32.2%

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: 20.4%
Single Parents: 3.1%
Couples & Adults: 46.3%
Living Alone: 30.2%

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: 89.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.5%
Asian: 0.2%
Black or African American: 0.5%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.8%
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: 42.4%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.2%
Other White: 57.4%

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: 42.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 53.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 2.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.3%

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: 95.4%
Spanish: 1.8%
European & Indo-European: 2.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
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: 2.6%
Elementary (1-4): 2.9%
Middle School (5-8): 3.5%
High School (9-12): 3.4%
College / Graduate: 1.2%
Not Enrolled: 86.5%

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

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