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Howard School District 48-3
Howard School District 48-3 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 2,268. The median household income is $76,908 and the median age is 48.8.
2,268
Population
4
People / sq mi
$76,908
Median Income
48.8
Median Age
Howard School District 48-3 covers 526 sq mi of land at 4.3 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 95.9% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 55.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$76,908
Median Household Income
$49,292
Per Capita Income
6.0%
Poverty Rate
0.2%
Unemployment
Housing
$143,000
Median Home Value
$644
Median Rent
84.5%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
95.0%
High School+
17.3%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Howard School District 48-3 serves a community with a population of 2,268 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in Howard School District 48-3 is $76,908, with a per capita income of $49,292. The poverty rate is 6.0%.
Howard School District 48-3 is 95.9% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 55.3% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In Howard School District 48-3, 95.0% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 17.3% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in Howard School District 48-3 is $143,000, with a median rent of $644. The homeownership rate is 84.5%.
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Data for Howard School District 48-3 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4600025).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.