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The City of Valley Springs had a population of 996 as of 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Valley Springs ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in South Dakota. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Valley Springs is located at latitude 43.5825 and longitude -96.4678 in Minnehaha County. The formal boundaries for the City of Valley Springs encompass a land area of 0.82 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Minnehaha County is in the Central time zone (GMT -6).
The City of Valley Springs has a C5 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that is independent of any county subdivision and serves as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 996 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1,012 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 10 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $107,222 |
| Per Capita Income | $45,629 |
| Median Home Value | $192,600 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 372 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 295 (79.3%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 69 (18.5%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 8 (2.2%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 364 |
| Average Household Size | 2.74 |
| Family Households | 207 (56.9%) |
The table below compares Valley Springs to the other 485 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in South Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 76 | 85th |
| Population Density | # 95 | 81st |
| Median Household Income | # 33 | 93rd |
| Per Capita Income | # 55 | 89th |
| Diversity Index | # 288 | 41st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
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