What percentage of people rent in De Smet, SD?
14.8% (±4.3 points) of the occupied homes in De Smet, SD are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 63 renting households against 364 that own their home.
In De Smet, the share of households that rent went from 24.2% in 2015–2019 to 14.8% in 2020–2024 (−9.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 14.8% (±4.3 points)
- Renting households
- 63 (±19)
- Median renter income
- $35,625 (±$20,167)
Who rents and who owns in De Smet
| De Smet | Kingsbury County | South Dakota | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 14.8% (±4.3 points) | 17.9% (±3.0 points) | 31.4% (±0.5 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 63 (±19) | 379 (±67) | 114,923 (±1,973) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 364 (±48) | 1,733 (±82) | 250,621 (±2,208) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.4 (±0.3) | 1.9 (±0.2) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.2 (±0.3) | 2.5 (±0.1) | 2.5 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $35,625 (±$20,167) | $32,250 (±$9,037) | $45,599 (±$1,257) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $86,389 (±$15,832) | $88,594 (±$4,324) | $92,702 (±$1,158) | $100,009 |
In De Smet, the renter share is not measurably different from Kingsbury County (17.9%).
It is also lower than in South Dakota (31.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Kingsbury County, De Smet ranks 8 of 22 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 503 of 1,152.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in De Smet has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 24.2% (±6.8 points) | 14.8% (±4.3 points) | −9.4 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $375 (±$103) | $708 (±$307) | +88.8% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $62,604 (±$18,552) | $67,321 (±$15,848) | +7.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near De Smet
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| De Smet | — | 14.8% (±4.3 points) | — |
| De Smet Township | 1.4 mi | 10.8% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Manchester Township | 6.6 mi | 0.0% (±56.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Mathews Township | 8.7 mi | 11.3% (±12.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Lake Preston | 8.7 mi | 38.3% (±10.8 points) | Higher |
| Baker Township (Kingsbury County) | 8.9 mi | 1.3% (±2.5 points) | Lower |
| Erwin | 8.9 mi | 0.0% (±55.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Spirit Lake Township | 8.9 mi | 9.2% (±9.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Hartland Township (Kingsbury County) | 10 mi | 19.0% (±25.8 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Baker Township (Kingsbury County), SD (1.3%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lake Preston, SD (38.3%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Kingsbury County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lake Preston | 38.3% (±10.8 points) |
| 3 | Esmond Township | 33.3% (±41.3 points) |
| 4 | Arlington | 29.8% (±7.9 points) |
| 5 | Bancroft | 25.0% (±40.6 points) |
| 6 | Iroquois | 20.1% (±10.6 points) |
| 7 | Hartland Township (Kingsbury County) | 19.0% (±25.8 points) |
| 8 | De Smet | 14.8% (±4.3 points) |
| 9 | Le Sueur Township | 12.9% (±13.2 points) |
| 10 | Mathews Township | 11.3% (±12.8 points) |
| 11 | De Smet Township | 10.8% (±11.2 points) |
| 12 | Spirit Lake Township | 9.2% (±9.9 points) |
| 13 | Oldham | 8.3% (±12.9 points) |
| 14 | Whitewood Township | 4.5% (±8.0 points) |
Showing 13 of 22 places in Kingsbury County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about De Smet
How many renters are there in De Smet?
De Smet has an estimated 63 (±19) renting households, 14.8% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in De Smet?
In De Smet, the share of households that rent went from 24.2% in 2015–2019 to 14.8% in 2020–2024 (−9.4 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in De Smet?
A renting household in De Smet has 1.4 people on average, against 2.2 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in De Smet?
The median renting household in De Smet, SD has an income of $35,625 (±$20,167) a year, against $86,389 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Smet city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — De Smet city, South Dakota
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — De Smet city, South Dakota
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — De Smet city, South Dakota
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — De Smet city, South Dakota
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for De Smet city, South Dakota (place:16260, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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Figures last updated on .
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