Pierpont is a town located in Day County South Dakota. Pierpont has a 2024 population of 123. Pierpont is currently declining at a rate of -0.81% annually and its population has decreased by -2.38% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 126 in 2020.
The average household income in Pierpont is $71,028 with a poverty rate of 13.01%. The median age in Pierpont is 43.3 years: 42 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Pierpont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 94.49% |
| Two or more races | 5 | 3.94% |
| Native American | 2 | 1.57% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 57 | 2.23 | 87.7 | 12.3 |
| Married | 29 | 2.76 | 79.3 | 20.7 |
| Non Family | 22 | 1.41 | 95.5 | 4.5 |
| Female | 6 | 2.67 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
2.57
Average Family Size
2.23
Average Household Size
87.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 4 | 4.4% |
| Associates Degree | 19 | 20.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 9 | 9.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 10 | 10.99% |
| High School Graduate | 38 | 41.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 11 | 12.09% |
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 | 80 | 78 | 10 |
| Hispanic | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Native American | 2 | 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 2+ races people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $62,500 | $68,750 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $48,750 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,833 | $46,875 | $22,188 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,083 | $50,833 | $31,875 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$42,083
Average Earnings
$50,833
Average Male
$31,875
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.58% of Pierpont residents speak only English, while 3.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 110 | 14 | 12.73% |
| Hispanic | 8 | 2 | 25% |
13.01%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.52%
Male Poverty Rate
16.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pierpont is Hispanic, with 25% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pierpont is White, with 12.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.92%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 30% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.53% |
| High School | 7.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 15.79% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 14.71% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,375 | $63,223 |
| Households | $69,063 | $71,028 |
| Married Families | $61,563 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $69,375 | $73,536 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
59.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, while the female age group most likely to be married is 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
10
Number of Veterans
10
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10 | 11.63% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
73.5%
Labor Force Participation
73.5%
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
78.74%
Born in Pierpont
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
1.57%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
98.43% of Pierpont residents were born in the United States, with 78.74% having been born in South Dakota. 1.57% 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 | 119 | -1 | -0.83% |
| 2028 | 120 | -1 | -0.83% |
| 2027 | 121 | 0 | 0% |
| 2026 | 121 | -1 | -0.82% |
| 2025 | 122 | -1 | -0.81% |
| 2024 | 123 | -1 | -0.81% |
| 2023 | 124 | -2 | -1.59% |
| 2022 | 126 | 1 | 0.8% |
| 2021 | 125 | -1 | -0.79% |
| 2020 | 126 | 6 | 5% |
| 2019 | 120 | -2 | -1.64% |
| 2018 | 122 | -1 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 123 | -1 | -0.81% |
| 2016 | 124 | -1 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 125 | -1 | -0.79% |
| 2014 | 126 | -2 | -1.56% |
| 2013 | 128 | -3 | -2.29% |
| 2012 | 131 | -4 | -2.96% |
| 2011 | 135 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 135 | 0 | 0% |