Tea is a city located in Lincoln County South Dakota. Tea has a 2024 population of 7,948. Tea is currently growing at a rate of 7.68% annually and its population has increased by 39.93% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,680 in 2020.
The average household income in Tea is $112,599 with a poverty rate of 5.18%. The median age in Tea is 30.2 years: 28.7 years for males, and 32.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tea was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,590 | 94.39% |
| Black or African American | 141 | 2.38% |
| Two or more races | 108 | 1.82% |
| Asian | 73 | 1.23% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,989 | 2.98 | 70.7 | 29.3 |
| Married | 1,342 | 3.26 | 81.4 | 18.6 |
| Non Family | 300 | 1.56 | 48 | 52 |
| Female | 273 | 2.91 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 74 | 3.82 | 51.4 | 48.6 |
3.17
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
70.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 44 | 1.26% |
| Associates Degree | 774 | 22.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,025 | 29.43% |
| Graduate Degree | 353 | 10.13% |
| High School Graduate | 628 | 18.03% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10 | 0.29% |
| Some College | 649 | 18.63% |
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 | 3,349 | 3,295 | 1,321 |
| Asian | 51 | 51 | 18 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 46 | 29 |
| Black | 27 | 27 | 0 |
| Native American | 10 | 10 | 10 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $61,843 | $74,107 | $60,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,938 | $85,795 | $69,297 |
| High School Graduate | $36,906 | $50,185 | $34,479 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,250 | $12,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $55,682 | $59,856 | $50,840 |
| Some College | $51,102 | $57,063 | $47,458 |
$55,682
Average Earnings
$59,856
Average Male
$50,840
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
99.5% of Tea residents speak only English, while 0.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 0.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,590 | 201 | 3.6% |
| Black | 141 | 106 | 75.18% |
5.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
1.45%
Male Poverty Rate
9.11%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tea is Black, with 75.18% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tea is White, with 3.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 17.39%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 7.52% |
| High School | 3.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.7% |
| Male Employed | 2.27% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $100,559 | $116,920 |
| Households | $99,153 | $112,599 |
| Married Families | $112,240 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $83,548 | $79,826 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
66.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.8%
Male Marriage Rate
68.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
247
Number of Veterans
200
Male Veterans
47
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 117 |
| Vietnam | 69 |
| Second Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 124 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 75+ | 27 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 220 | 5.89% |
| Black | 27 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
13.77%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
86.6%
Labor Force Participation
84.4%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
65.7%
Born in Tea
99.02%
Native Born
0.98%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.98%
Naturalized
99.02% of Tea residents were born in the United States, with 65.7% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,783 | 567 | 5.55% |
| 2028 | 10,216 | 567 | 5.88% |
| 2027 | 9,649 | 567 | 6.24% |
| 2026 | 9,082 | 567 | 6.66% |
| 2025 | 8,515 | 567 | 7.13% |
| 2024 | 7,948 | 567 | 7.68% |
| 2023 | 7,381 | 465 | 6.72% |
| 2022 | 6,916 | 653 | 10.43% |
| 2021 | 6,263 | 583 | 10.26% |
| 2020 | 5,680 | -372 | -6.15% |
| 2019 | 6,052 | 413 | 7.32% |
| 2018 | 5,639 | 185 | 3.39% |
| 2017 | 5,454 | 413 | 8.19% |
| 2016 | 5,041 | 187 | 3.85% |
| 2015 | 4,854 | 307 | 6.75% |
| 2014 | 4,547 | 110 | 2.48% |
| 2013 | 4,437 | 121 | 2.8% |
| 2012 | 4,316 | 280 | 6.94% |
| 2011 | 4,036 | 177 | 4.59% |
| 2010 | 3,859 | 0 | 0% |