Living in Box Elder, SD
Box Elder, South Dakota Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
9,683
Unemployment
2.7%
Poverty
12.2%
Median Home
$160,700
Median Income
$53,382
Median Rent
$991
Box Elder SnackAbility
6Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
8/10
Housing
8
Affordability
6
Diversity
8
Safety
5
Amenities
7
Education
8
Commute
9.5
Box Elder, SD Crime Report
258Total Crimes
2,560.3Total Crimes / 100k People
3.38%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Box Elder / 100k People |
South Dakota / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 258 | 2,560.3 | 2,170.0 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 42 | 416.8 | 399.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 1.9 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 9.9 | 22.0 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 36 | 357.2 | 302.5 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 216 | 2,143.5 | 1,771.0 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 54 | 535.9 | 299.1 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 137 | 1,359.5 | 1,273.4 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 25 | 248.1 | 198.5 | 219.9 |
Box Elder, SD Cost Of Living
93Box Elder's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Box Elder | South Dakota | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 90 | 100 | |
| Services | 96 | 96 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 | |
| Health | 97 | 102 | 100 | |
| Housing | 82 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 102 | 96 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 91 | 88 | 100 | |
Box Elder, SD Photos
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Rankings for Box Elder in South Dakota
Map Of Box Elder, SD
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Population over time in Box Elder
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 9,683 | 2.9% |
| 2018 | 9,407 | 1.4% |
| 2017 | 9,277 | 1.7% |
| 2016 | 9,126 | 1.9% |
| 2015 | 8,959 | 3.2% |
| 2014 | 8,683 | 3.3% |
| 2013 | 8,402 | 3.9% |
| 2012 | 8,084 | 4.2% |
| 2011 | 7,755 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 7,686 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Box Elder
| Race | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 77.6% | 82.0% | 60.7% |
| African American | 3.3% | 2.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 2.8% | 8.4% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 1.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 1.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 5.6% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 7.8% | 3.8% | 18.0% |
Gender in Box Elder
| Gender | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 49.6% | 50.8% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50.4% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Box Elder for adults over 25
| Education | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 30.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 12.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 21.0% | 20.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 6.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Box Elder, South Dakota
| Income | Box Elder | SD | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.7% | 5.4% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 4.5% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.9% | 9.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.4% | 10.2% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.8% | 13.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 29.2% | 19.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.0% | 14.6% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 7.7% | 14.4% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 4.7% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.7% | 4.2% | 7.7% |
