Population 460 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Corson
Household size in Corson
| Period | Corson | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.64 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.71 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.47 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.76 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.12 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Corson average 2.76 people, a bit above the national 2.65, so families with children are somewhat more common here. Household size has climbed from 2.64 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Corson
| Period | Corson | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.9 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.4 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.9 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.8 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
Corson skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Corson
| Period | Corson | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.7% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.4% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Corson: 5.4% of households, against 11.6% nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Corson
Renters in Corson
| Period | Corson | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.3% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.6% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 6.1% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 16.1% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Corson is largely a place of homeowners: only 16.1% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 49.9% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Corson
| Period | Corson | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 7.6% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 2.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 2.2% of homes in Corson are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Corson
| Period | Corson | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +10 | +9 | +6 |
Homes in Corson run a bit older than the national norm, with a median build year of 1975 against 1980.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Corson
| Period | Corson | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $716 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $800 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $868 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $972 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$257 | +$369 | +$606 |
The median renter in Corson pays $972 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. That is in line with the rest of South Dakota. The typical renter here spends 22.3% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Corson
Bachelor's degrees in Corson
| Period | Corson | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.6% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.0% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.0% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.0 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Corson (30.0%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The picture is much the same across South Dakota.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Corson
| Period | Corson | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.8% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 91.5% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.4% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 98.5% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Corson: 98.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Corson
| Period | Corson | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.4% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 1.1% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 0.6% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.0% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Corson has been strong: just 1.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Corson compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corson | 2.76 | 47.9 | 5.4% | 16.1% | 2.2% | 1975 | $972 | 30.0% | 98.5% | 1.0% |
| Brandon | 2.76 | 38.1 | 9.1% | 17.7% | 5.1% | 1995 | $1,017 | 42.9% | 97.4% | 1.4% |
| Garretson | 2.30 | 46.6 | 5.1% | 24.5% | 5.5% | 1981 | $776 | 31.1% | 94.9% | 3.1% |
| Renner Corner | 2.80 | 33.4 | 6.4% | 4.1% | 3.0% | 1996 | $995 | 30.2% | 93.2% | 2.4% |
| Valley Springs | 2.58 | 46.6 | 8.0% | 18.6% | 1.3% | 1974 | $1,066 | 25.6% | 96.9% | 2.5% |
| Renner | 2.90 | 34.8 | 6.5% | 8.6% | 2.3% | 1995 | $1,083 | 28.0% | 94.8% | 2.3% |
| Pine Lakes Addition | 3.25 | 32.9 | 5.7% | 6.3% | 1.1% | 2012 | $1,153 | 56.3% | 96.0% | 0.6% |
| Sherman | 2.20 | 47.9 | 4.8% | 25.5% | 6.2% | 1980 | $718 | 32.3% | 94.6% | 3.3% |
| Rowena | 2.62 | 47.4 | 9.1% | 13.8% | 4.7% | 1976 | $1,034 | 36.0% | 93.8% | 1.3% |
| Baltic | 3.01 | 35.3 | 6.9% | 15.5% | 2.1% | 1995 | $1,250 | 27.1% | 96.0% | 2.4% |
| Crooks | 2.51 | 42.3 | 1.3% | 13.1% | 1.9% | 1992 | $1,175 | 39.4% | 93.1% | 1.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Corson. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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