Corsica is a city located in Douglas County South Dakota. Corsica has a 2024 population of 554. Corsica is currently declining at a rate of -0.36% annually and its population has decreased by -1.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 561 in 2020.
The average household income in Corsica is $73,552 with a poverty rate of 7.46%. The median age in Corsica is 41.7 years: 31.5 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Corsica was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 611 | 93.43% |
| Native American | 19 | 2.91% |
| Two or more races | 16 | 2.45% |
| Other race | 8 | 1.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 255 | 2.26 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Married | 135 | 3.03 | 76.3 | 23.7 |
| Non Family | 98 | 1.03 | 54.1 | 45.9 |
| Male | 17 | 3 | 11.8 | 88.2 |
| Female | 5 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.26
Average Household Size
63.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 4.74% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 12.32% |
| Bachelors Degree | 101 | 23.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 16 | 3.79% |
| High School Graduate | 142 | 33.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27 | 6.4% |
| Some College | 64 | 15.17% |
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 | 395 | 354 | 117 |
| Native American | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.62%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,167 | $58,929 | $49,286 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,722 | $0 | $133,750 |
| High School Graduate | $46,000 | $66,875 | $25,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $46,202 | $61,250 | $34,375 |
| Some College | $39,063 | $50,938 | $0 |
$46,202
Average Earnings
$61,250
Average Male
$34,375
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.69% of Corsica residents speak only English, while 2.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 1.32% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 553 | 30 | 5.42% |
| Multiple | 16 | 11 | 68.75% |
| Other | 8 | 2 | 25% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 2 | 22.22% |
| Native | 13 | 1 | 7.69% |
7.46%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.92%
Male Poverty Rate
11.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Corsica is Multiple, with 68.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Corsica is White, with 5.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 2.11%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.71%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.86% |
| Some College | 8.33% |
| High School | 7.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.84% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 8.9% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $89,375 | $91,743 |
| Households | $65,893 | $73,552 |
| Married Families | $96,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,429 | $40,163 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.8%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
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 15-19.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
20
Number of Veterans
15
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 13 |
| Korea | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 18 | 3.84% |
| Native American | 2 | 11.76% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
53.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
62.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
0%
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
69.11%
Born in Corsica
97.4%
Native Born
2.6%
Foreign Born
0.92%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
97.4% of Corsica residents were born in the United States, with 69.11% having been born in South Dakota. 0.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 546 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2028 | 547 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2027 | 549 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2026 | 551 | -1 | -0.18% |
| 2025 | 552 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2024 | 554 | -2 | -0.36% |
| 2023 | 556 | 9 | 1.65% |
| 2022 | 547 | -4 | -0.73% |
| 2021 | 551 | -10 | -1.78% |
| 2020 | 561 | -14 | -2.43% |
| 2019 | 575 | -3 | -0.52% |
| 2018 | 578 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 578 | 2 | 0.35% |
| 2016 | 576 | -10 | -1.71% |
| 2015 | 586 | 4 | 0.69% |
| 2014 | 582 | -1 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 583 | 5 | 0.87% |
| 2012 | 578 | -8 | -1.37% |
| 2011 | 586 | -5 | -0.85% |
| 2010 | 591 | 0 | 0% |