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South Central School District 26-5
South Central School District 26-5 is a unified school district in South Dakota with a community population of 931. The median household income is $66,389 and the median age is 44.8.
931
Population
3
People / sq mi
$66,389
Median Income
44.8
Median Age
South Central School District 26-5 covers 296 sq mi of land at 3.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 77.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.0% |
| Asian | 51.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$66,389
Median Household Income
$31,816
Per Capita Income
12.7%
Poverty Rate
2.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$97,000
Median Home Value
$568
Median Rent
73.6%
Homeownership
Education Attainment
90.6%
High School+
22.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
South Central School District 26-5 serves a community with a population of 931 according to the latest Census ACS 5-Year estimates. This unified school district is located in South Dakota.
The median household income in South Central School District 26-5 is $66,389, with a per capita income of $31,816. The poverty rate is 12.7%.
South Central School District 26-5 is 77.2% White, 0.0% Black or African American, 51.0% Asian, and 0.0% Hispanic or Latino, per Census ACS data.
In South Central School District 26-5, 90.6% of adults have a high school diploma or higher, and 22.1% hold a bachelor's degree or higher, per Census ACS estimates.
The median home value in South Central School District 26-5 is $97,000, with a median rent of $568. The homeownership rate is 73.6%.
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Data for South Central School District 26-5 from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Land area from Census Gazetteer files. This is a unified school district (GEOID: 4607670).
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.