Mission is a city located in Todd County South Dakota. Mission has a 2024 population of 1,138. Mission is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,153 in 2020.
The average household income in Mission is $47,442 with a poverty rate of 44.92%. The median age in Mission is 22.1 years: 20.8 years for males, and 23.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mission was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,067 | 77.32% |
| White | 154 | 11.16% |
| Two or more races | 116 | 8.41% |
| Other race | 16 | 1.16% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 0.87% |
| Asian | 11 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.29% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 394 | 3.44 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
| Female | 149 | 4.62 | 18.8 | 81.2 |
| Non Family | 123 | 1.26 | 63.4 | 36.6 |
| Married | 81 | 3.88 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
| Male | 41 | 4.8 | 61 | 39 |
4.21
Average Family Size
3.44
Average Household Size
46.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 81 | 12.92% |
| Associates Degree | 62 | 9.89% |
| Bachelors Degree | 45 | 7.18% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 5.42% |
| High School Graduate | 176 | 28.07% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 36 | 5.74% |
| Some College | 193 | 30.78% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 404 | 321 | 60 |
| White | 127 | 113 | 17 |
| 2+ Races | 58 | 38 | 2 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| Asian | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 8 | 5 | 0 |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 14.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,393 | $68,333 | $48,036 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,000 | $0 | $64,750 |
| High School Graduate | $31,806 | $41,316 | $16,442 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,893 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,681 | $40,272 | $34,167 |
| Some College | $37,083 | $37,059 | $37,143 |
$36,681
Average Earnings
$40,272
Average Male
$34,167
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.37% of Mission residents speak only English, while 17.63% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 13.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,056 | 590 | 55.87% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 10 | 50% |
| Multiple | 116 | 9 | 7.76% |
| Black | 12 | 6 | 50% |
| White | 154 | 6 | 3.9% |
| Islander | 4 | 4 | 100% |
44.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.24%
Male Poverty Rate
52.37%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mission is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mission is White, with 3.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.91%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47.01% |
| High School | 40.91% |
| Some College | 20.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.59% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 84.48% |
| Male Unemployed | 52.5% |
| Female Employed | 11.96% |
| Male Employed | 11.73% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $35,250 | $46,799 |
| Households | $34,000 | $47,442 |
| Married Families | $88,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,250 | $46,122 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
21.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
23.0%
Male Marriage Rate
20.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
39
Number of Veterans
36
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Vietnam | 15 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 15 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 55 to 64 | 9 |
| 75+ | 4 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 24 | 4.28% |
| White | 11 | 8.66% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 5.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
25.64%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.7%
Labor Force Participation
45.6%
Employment Rate
20.5%
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
73.55%
Born in Mission
98.77%
Native Born
1.23%
Foreign Born
0.43%
Non Citizen
0.8%
Naturalized
98.77% of Mission residents were born in the United States, with 73.55% having been born in South Dakota. 0.43% 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 | 1,119 | -4 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 1,123 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2027 | 1,127 | -3 | -0.27% |
| 2026 | 1,130 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 1,134 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2024 | 1,138 | -4 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 1,142 | -3 | -0.26% |
| 2022 | 1,145 | -9 | -0.78% |
| 2021 | 1,154 | 1 | 0.09% |
| 2020 | 1,153 | -115 | -9.07% |
| 2019 | 1,268 | -6 | -0.47% |
| 2018 | 1,274 | 0 | 0% |
| 2017 | 1,274 | 15 | 1.19% |
| 2016 | 1,259 | 26 | 2.11% |
| 2015 | 1,233 | 10 | 0.82% |
| 2014 | 1,223 | -4 | -0.33% |
| 2013 | 1,227 | 8 | 0.66% |
| 2012 | 1,219 | 8 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 1,211 | 26 | 2.19% |
| 2010 | 1,185 | 0 | 0% |