Moody County, SD

County

Cities in Moody County

Pleasant Valley Colony

Neighborhoods in Moody County

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

Demographics of Moody

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

30.5%

Households with Children

33.6%

School Enrollment K-12

829

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.1%
School Age (5-17): 19.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.4%
Working Age (35-54): 22.2%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.9%
Seniors (65+): 20.2%

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: 4.9%
High School / GED: 27.9%
Some College or Associate's: 36.8%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 30.4%

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: 23.8%
Single Parents: 9.8%
Couples & Adults: 36.0%
Living Alone: 30.4%

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: 73.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
Asian: 1.7%
Black or African American: 0.2%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 12.4%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

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

Mexican: 61.7%
Puerto Rican: 5.1%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 32.9%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.3%

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: 54.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 45.2%

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

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 91.8%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.5%
Not Specified: 7.7%

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: 69.4%
Born in Other U.S. State: 26.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.6%

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: 92.8%
Spanish: 3.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 1.8%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 1.0%

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: 2.4%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 7.0%
High School (9-12): 6.1%
College / Graduate: 2.8%
Not Enrolled: 76.1%

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