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Dell Rapids School District 49-3
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 5,531. The median household income is $99,318 and the median age is 39.7.
5,531
Population
33
People / sq mi
$99,318
Median Income
39.7
Median Age
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 covers 168 sq mi of land at 32.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.8% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 67.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$99,318
Median Household Income
$42,800
Per Capita Income
4.9%
Poverty Rate
0.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$328,900
Median Home Value
$1,028
Median Rent
82.8%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
96.7%
High School+
36.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 serves a community with a population of 5,531 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in Dell Rapids School District 49-3 is $99,318, with a per capita income of $42,800. The poverty rate is 4.9%.
Dell Rapids School District 49-3 is 94.8% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 67.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Dell Rapids School District 49-3, 96.7% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 36.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Dell Rapids School District 49-3 is $328,900, with a median rent of $1,028. The homeownership rate is 82.8%.
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Data for Dell Rapids School District 49-3 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4618120).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.