Parmelee is a CDP located in Todd County South Dakota. Parmelee has a 2024 population of 413. Parmelee is currently declining at a rate of -2.36% annually and its population has decreased by -23.23% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 538 in 2020.
The average household income in Parmelee is $21,749 with a poverty rate of 78.11%. The median age in Parmelee is 20.7 years: 20 years for males, and 29.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Parmelee was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 434 | 100% |
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
| Two or more races | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Two or more races
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 88 | 4.93 | 15.9 | 84.1 |
| Married | 34 | 4.97 | 0 | 100 |
| Female | 31 | 7.03 | 0 | 100 |
| Non Family | 14 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 9 | 3.67 | 0 | 100 |
5.68
Average Family Size
4.93
Average Household Size
15.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 25 | 15.43% |
| Associates Degree | 24 | 14.81% |
| Bachelors Degree | 0 | 0% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 86 | 53.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 27 | 16.67% |
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 | 162 | 137 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 84.57%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 0%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $25,179 | $21,354 | $0 |
| Some College | $28,750 | $0 | $0 |
$25,179
Average Earnings
$21,354
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.71% of Parmelee residents speak only English, while 21.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 21.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 434 | 339 | 78.11% |
78.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
72.69%
Male Poverty Rate
87.12%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parmelee is Native, with 78.11% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parmelee is Native, with 78.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 19.61%. Among those working part-time, it was 100%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 71.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 100% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 68% |
| Some College | 19.61% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 49.09% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $21,250 | $19,926 |
| Households | $26,250 | $21,749 |
| Married Families | $26,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | - | $-999,999,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
22.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
22.9%
Male Marriage Rate
22.7%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
30%
Labor Force Participation
25.5%
Employment Rate
15%
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
92.63%
Born in Parmelee
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Parmelee residents were born in the United States, with 92.63% 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 Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 413 | -10 | -2.36% |
| 2023 | 423 | -11 | -2.53% |
| 2022 | 434 | -94 | -17.8% |
| 2021 | 528 | -10 | -1.86% |
| 2020 | 538 | -179 | -24.97% |
| 2019 | 717 | 98 | 15.83% |
| 2018 | 619 | -190 | -23.49% |
| 2017 | 809 | 81 | 11.13% |
| 2016 | 728 | -1 | -0.14% |
| 2015 | 729 | -108 | -12.9% |
| 2014 | 837 | 58 | 7.45% |
| 2013 | 779 | 105 | 15.58% |
| 2012 | 674 | -111 | -14.14% |
| 2011 | 785 | 223 | 39.68% |
| 2010 | 562 | 0 | 0% |