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Dakota Valley School District 61-8
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 8,312. The median household income is $94,419 and the median age is 39.8.
8,312
Population
310
People / sq mi
$94,419
Median Income
39.8
Median Age
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 covers 27 sq mi of land at 309.8 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 59.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$94,419
Median Household Income
$64,092
Per Capita Income
2.9%
Poverty Rate
2.4%
Unemployment
Housing
$431,400
Median Home Value
$1,147
Median Rent
63.9%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.9%
High School+
43.9%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 serves a community with a population of 8,312 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in Dakota Valley School District 61-8 is $94,419, with a per capita income of $64,092. The poverty rate is 2.9%.
Dakota Valley School District 61-8 is 87.1% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 59.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dakota Valley School District 61-8, 96.9% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 43.9% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dakota Valley School District 61-8 is $431,400, with a median rent of $1,147. The homeownership rate is 63.9%.
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Data for Dakota Valley School District 61-8 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4636990).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.