Sinai is a town located in Brookings County South Dakota. Sinai has a 2024 population of 102. Sinai is currently growing at a rate of 0.99% annually and its population has increased by 6.25% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 96 in 2020.
The average household income in Sinai is $68,621 with a poverty rate of 1.36%. The median age in Sinai is 24.9 years: 24.8 years for males, and 27.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Sinai was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 202 | 91.82% |
| Two or more races | 14 | 6.36% |
| Other race | 4 | 1.82% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 76 | 2.89 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Married | 40 | 4.3 | 65 | 35 |
| Non Family | 29 | 1.1 | 72.4 | 27.6 |
| Female | 5 | 2.6 | 40 | 60 |
| Male | 2 | 1.5 | 100 | 0 |
3.96
Average Family Size
2.89
Average Household Size
67.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 1 | 0.93% |
| Bachelors Degree | 21 | 19.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 1.85% |
| High School Graduate | 47 | 43.52% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19 | 17.59% |
| Some College | 18 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 91 | 89 | 23 |
| Hispanic | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Other Race | 2 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.8%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 25.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,083 | $0 | $47,083 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $51,071 | $51,786 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $61,250 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $47,083 | $51,429 | $42,321 |
| Some College | $38,000 | $34,688 | $0 |
$47,083
Average Earnings
$51,429
Average Male
$42,321
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.45% of Sinai residents speak only English, while 4.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Other | 4 | 2 | 50% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 2 | 10.53% |
| White | 201 | 1 | 0.5% |
1.36%
Overall Poverty Rate
2.73%
Male Poverty Rate
0%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sinai is Other, with 50% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sinai is White, with 0.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.33%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 0%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 2.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 1.56% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,813 | $77,123 |
| Households | $52,188 | $68,621 |
| Married Families | $78,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,982 | $52,352 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
62.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.6%
Male Marriage Rate
67.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
3
Number of Veterans
3
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 2 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
83.3%
Labor Force Participation
77%
Employment Rate
7.6%
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
54.09%
Born in Sinai
95.45%
Native Born
4.55%
Foreign Born
0.91%
Non Citizen
3.64%
Naturalized
95.45% of Sinai residents were born in the United States, with 54.09% having been born in South Dakota. 0.91% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 111 | 2 | 1.83% |
| 2028 | 109 | 2 | 1.87% |
| 2027 | 107 | 1 | 0.94% |
| 2026 | 106 | 2 | 1.92% |
| 2025 | 104 | 2 | 1.96% |
| 2024 | 102 | 1 | 0.99% |
| 2023 | 101 | 2 | 2.02% |
| 2022 | 99 | 2 | 2.06% |
| 2021 | 97 | 1 | 1.04% |
| 2020 | 96 | -30 | -23.81% |
| 2019 | 126 | -1 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 127 | 2 | 1.6% |
| 2017 | 125 | 2 | 1.63% |
| 2016 | 123 | 0 | 0% |
| 2015 | 123 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 123 | 2 | 1.65% |
| 2013 | 121 | -2 | -1.63% |
| 2012 | 123 | 4 | 3.36% |
| 2011 | 119 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 119 | 0 | 0% |