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Garretson School District 49-4
Garretson School District 49-4 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 2,222. The median household income is $73,456 and the median age is 46.8.
2,222
Population
25
People / sq mi
$73,456
Median Income
46.8
Median Age
Garretson School District 49-4 covers 88 sq mi of land at 25.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.6% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 60.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$73,456
Median Household Income
$51,741
Per Capita Income
2.3%
Poverty Rate
2.1%
Unemployment
Housing
$292,300
Median Home Value
$718
Median Rent
74.2%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
94.6%
High School+
31.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Garretson School District 49-4 serves a community with a population of 2,222 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in Garretson School District 49-4 is $73,456, with a per capita income of $51,741. The poverty rate is 2.3%.
Garretson School District 49-4 is 89.6% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 60.9% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Garretson School District 49-4, 94.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 31.6% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Garretson School District 49-4 is $292,300, with a median rent of $718. The homeownership rate is 74.2%.
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Data for Garretson School District 49-4 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4626370).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.