Alcester is a city located in Union County South Dakota. Alcester has a 2024 population of 766. Alcester is currently declining at a rate of -1.92% annually and its population has decreased by -7.15% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 825 in 2020.
The average household income in Alcester is $62,290 with a poverty rate of 12.24%. The median age in Alcester is 50.2 years: 46 years for males, and 55.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alcester was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 814 | 83.66% |
| Two or more races | 137 | 14.08% |
| Asian | 10 | 1.03% |
| Native American | 7 | 0.72% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.41% |
| Other race | 1 | 0.1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 377 | 2.42 | 74 | 26 |
| Married | 180 | 3.06 | 88.3 | 11.7 |
| Non Family | 112 | 1.07 | 56.3 | 43.8 |
| Female | 60 | 2.35 | 80 | 20 |
| Male | 25 | 3.96 | 36 | 64 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
74.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 49 | 6.97% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 10.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 61 | 8.68% |
| Graduate Degree | 66 | 9.39% |
| High School Graduate | 263 | 37.41% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 4.84% |
| Some College | 156 | 22.19% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 670 | 601 | 125 |
| Asian | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Native American | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Black | 4 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $50,417 | $21,094 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $53,333 |
| High School Graduate | $24,293 | $24,643 | $23,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,147 | $35,234 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,761 | $37,292 | $30,536 |
| Some College | $40,179 | $49,063 | $38,603 |
$35,761
Average Earnings
$37,292
Average Male
$30,536
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.02% of Alcester residents speak only English, while 1.98% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 754 | 110 | 14.59% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 2 | 20% |
12.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.79%
Male Poverty Rate
15.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alcester is Hispanic, with 20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alcester is White, with 14.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.7%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 17.62% |
| High School | 14.11% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.35% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 2.89% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $67,411 | $67,123 |
| Households | $57,813 | $62,290 |
| Married Families | $75,100 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,875 | $41,663 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
83
Number of Veterans
81
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 31 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 7 |
| Korea | 5 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 36 |
| 35 to 54 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 78 | 11.22% |
| Asian | 5 | 50% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.38%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52%
Labor Force Participation
51.7%
Employment Rate
0.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
57.66%
Born in Alcester
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
98.97% of Alcester residents were born in the United States, with 57.66% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 693 | -14 | -1.98% |
| 2028 | 707 | -15 | -2.08% |
| 2027 | 722 | -15 | -2.04% |
| 2026 | 737 | -14 | -1.86% |
| 2025 | 751 | -15 | -1.96% |
| 2024 | 766 | -15 | -1.92% |
| 2023 | 781 | -14 | -1.76% |
| 2022 | 795 | -11 | -1.36% |
| 2021 | 806 | -19 | -2.3% |
| 2020 | 825 | 62 | 8.13% |
| 2019 | 763 | 5 | 0.66% |
| 2018 | 758 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 758 | -11 | -1.43% |
| 2016 | 769 | -2 | -0.26% |
| 2015 | 771 | -22 | -2.77% |
| 2014 | 793 | -9 | -1.12% |
| 2013 | 802 | -11 | -1.35% |
| 2012 | 813 | 1 | 0.12% |
| 2011 | 812 | -2 | -0.25% |
| 2010 | 814 | 0 | 0% |