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The Town of Bison had a population of 310 as of July 1, 2021.

The primary coordinate point for Bison is located at latitude 45.5203 and longitude -102.4613 in Perkins County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Bison encompass a land area of 0.99 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Perkins County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7). The elevation is 2,782 feet.

The Town of Bison 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.


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Bison, SD Data & Demographics (As of July 1, 2021)

POPULATION

Total Population 310 (100%)
Population in Households 310 (100.0%)
Population in Families 263 (84.8%)
Population in Group Quarters1 0
Population Density 312
Diversity Index2 14
 
 

INCOME

Median Household Income $58,762
Average Household Income $81,054
% of Income for Mortgage4 11%
Per Capita Income $33,385
Wealth Index5 92
 

HOUSING

Total HU (Housing Units) 181 (100%)
Owner Occupied HU 120 (66.3%)
Renter Occupied HU 26 (14.4%)
Vacant Housing Units 35 (19.3%)
Median Home Value $150,000
Average Home Value $298,125
Housing Affordability Index3 234
 

HOUSEHOLDS

Total Households 146
Average Household Size 2.12
Family Households 99
Average Family Size 3
NOTES
  1. Group Quarters - a place where people live or stay in a group living arrangement. Includes college residents halls, nursing facilities, military barracks, and correctional facilities.
  2. The Diversity Index is a scale of 0 to 100 that represents the likelihood that two persons, chosen at random from the same area, belong to different races or ethnic groups. If an area's entire population belongs to one race AND one ethnic group, then the area has zero diversity. An area's diversity index increases to 100 when the population is evenly divided into two or more race/ethnic groups.
  3. The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability.
  4. The % of Income for Mortgage quantifies the percentage of median household income dedicated to mortgage payments on a home priced at the median value (assuming a 30-year mortgage and a 20% down payment).
  5. The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level.

GROWTH RATE / YEAR

 2010-2021 2021-2026
Population -0.63% -0.39%
Households -0.7% -0.41%
Families -0.09% -0.61%
Median Household Income   2.02%
Per Capita Income   2.3%
Owner Occupied HU   -0.17%

Bison, SD - Peer Comparisons by Rank and Percentile

The table below compares Bison to the other 393 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in South Dakota by rank and percentile using July 1, 2021 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 # 186 53rd
Population Density # 236 40th
Median Household Income # 212 46th
Housing Affordability Index # 278 71st
Per Capita Income # 144 64th
Diversity Index # 244 38th

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