What kinds of homes are in Elk Point, SD?
Elk Point, SD has 1,021 (±118) homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is about 659 homes per square mile of land.
76.9% are detached single-family houses.
5.9% are in buildings of two to four units.
10.8% are in buildings of five or more units.
Figures last updated on .
- Housing units
- 1,021 (±118)
- Detached houses
- 76.9%
- 2–4 unit buildings
- 5.9%
- 5+ unit buildings
- 10.8%
Homes in Elk Point by building size
| Building type | Elk Point | Union County | South Dakota | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-family, detached | 76.9% (±8.9 points) | 72.0% | 66.9% | 61.3% |
| Single-family, attached (townhouse, rowhouse) | 2.6% (±2.3 points) | 2.8% | 4.6% | 6.2% |
| 2 units | 2.4% (±3.6 points) | 0.4% | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| 3 or 4 units | 3.5% (±2.4 points) | 3.5% | 3.5% | 4.3% |
| 5 to 9 units | 5.2% (±6.5 points) | 4.2% | 4.0% | 4.5% |
| 10 to 19 units | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 3.7% | 4.3% | 4.3% |
| 20 or more units | 5.6% (±3.3 points) | 8.9% | 7.8% | 10.3% |
| Mobile home | 3.8% (±5.9 points) | 4.2% | 7.2% | 5.6% |
| Boat, RV, van, etc. | 0.0% (±2.4 points) | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
In Elk Point, the share of homes in buildings of five or more units is not measurably different from Union County (16.8%).
It is not measurably different from South Dakota (16.1%).
It is lower than the national figure (19.1%).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units in places near Elk Point
| Place | Distance | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elk Point | — | 10.8% (±7.7 points) | — |
| Elk Point Township | 1.4 mi | 0.0% (±42.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Westfield | 6.4 mi | 0.0% (±42.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Civil Bend Township | 6.5 mi | 0.0% (±43.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ponca Township | 6.8 mi | 0.0% (±18.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Brule Township (Union County) | 7.6 mi | 0.0% (±29.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Jefferson | 7.9 mi | 7.9% (±11.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Ponca | 8.2 mi | 14.7% (±8.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Newcastle Township | 8.8 mi | 0.7% (±12.5 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units across Union County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Homes in buildings of 5 or more units |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | North Sioux City | 37.1% (±9.1 points) |
| 2 | Dakota Dunes | 25.4% (±8.6 points) |
| 3 | Big Sioux Township | 20.1% (±6.8 points) |
| 4 | Prairie Township | 14.3% (±36.8 points) |
| 5 | Beresford | 12.2% (±5.0 points) |
| 6 | Elk Point | 10.8% (±7.7 points) |
| 7 | Alcester | 10.2% (±4.5 points) |
| 8 | Jefferson | 7.9% (±11.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Alcester Township | 0.0% (±57.2 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Big Springs Township | 0.0% (±31.7 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Brule Township (Union County) | 0.0% (±29.1 points) |
| 9 (tie) | Civil Bend Township | 0.0% (±43.5 points) |
Showing 12 of 18 places in Union County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Elk Point
How many homes are in Elk Point?
Elk Point, SD has an estimated 1,021 (±118) housing units, occupied and vacant (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Are most homes in Elk Point houses or apartments?
76.9% are detached houses and 2.6% attached houses, while 16.7% are in buildings of two or more units.
How many two-family and small multifamily homes are in Elk Point?
5.9% of homes in Elk Point are in buildings of two to four units, the small rental buildings that are often owner-occupied.
Sources
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) for Elk Point city, South Dakota (place:18620, in state:46).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0007PE, DP04_0007PM, DP04_0008PE, DP04_0008PM, DP04_0009PE, DP04_0009PM, DP04_0010PE, DP04_0010PM, DP04_0011PE, DP04_0011PM, DP04_0012PE, DP04_0012PM, DP04_0013PE, DP04_0013PM, DP04_0014PE, DP04_0014PM, DP04_0015PE, DP04_0015PM
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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