City · South Dakota
Edgemont, South Dakota
Edgemont, city, in Fall River County, South Dakota. Edgemont had 770 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 5.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 725 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 860 (±224). GEOID 4618300.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
770
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 725 · ACS 2020-2024: 860 ±224
Median household income
$62,692
±$21,400 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$103,000
±$29,085 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$1,011
±$625 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
Where is Edgemont and what county is it in?
Edgemont is a city in Fall River County, South Dakota. It covers 1.4 square miles of land, 525 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Edgemont, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 770 people lived in Edgemont on July 1, 2025, up 5.5% since 2020, in line with South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 725 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 860 (±224).
| Measure | Edgemont | Fall River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 860 ±224 | 7,258 | no clear change |
| Households | 374 ±93 | 3,632 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.30 ±0.46 | 1.92 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 494 ±107 | 4,093 | no clear change |
Edgemont's population since 2000
From 867 in 2000 to 770 in 2025: down 11.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Edgemont as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Edgemont?
The median resident of Edgemont is 42.4 years old; 24.7% are under 18 and 22.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 84.3%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 6.0%.
| Measure | Edgemont | Fall River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.4 ±6.9 | 55.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.7% ±8.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.8% ±9.1 pts | 32.8% | – |
| Male | 54.5% ±6.7 pts | 49.5% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.0% ±6.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 84.3% ±11.1 pts | 83.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 1.9% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.2% ±5.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±3.5 pts | 4.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±1.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.6% ±2.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 13.7% ±5.9 pts | 15.0% | – |
| With a disability | 21.2% ±7.1 pts | 18.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.3% ±8.7 pts | 13.2% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.8% ±3.9 pts | 91.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 24.7% ±12.3 pts | 29.4% | +16.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.3% ±4.6 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.9% ±8.9 pts | 83.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.5% ±8.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Edgemont earn?
Half of Edgemont's 374 households earn less than $62,692 a year (±$21,400), against $67,917 in Fall River County and $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 the median was $33,844 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $28,848 after inflation. 23.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Edgemont | Fall River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,692 ±$21,400 | $67,917 | +$28,848 |
| Mean household income | $65,278 ±$10,844 | $82,682 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,018 ±$5,881 | $39,497 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 23.5% ±13.8 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 32.1% ±25.8 pts | 27.1% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 11.2% ±8.4 pts | 10.5% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.5% ±7.3 pts | 90.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.8% ±7.8 pts | 85.7% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Edgemont?
Owners occupy 86.9% of Edgemont's occupied homes and renters 13.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $103,000 by its owner (±$29,085). The median renter pays $1,011 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Edgemont | Fall River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $103,000 ±$29,085 | $193,200 | +$52,418 |
| Median gross rent | $1,011 ±$625 | $931 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.5% ±33.7 pts | 40.5% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,220 ±$199 | $1,382 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 86.9% ±9.0 pts | 72.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 13.1% ±9.0 pts | 27.6% | – |
| Housing units | 494 ±107 | 4,093 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±7.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 19.7% ±30.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.4% ±8.5 pts | 70.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.6% ±8.0 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±4.9 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.4% ±2.8 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 37.0% ±11.2 pts | 31.4% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.3% ±6.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Edgemont building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Edgemont in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 5.7 across South Dakota.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Edgemont work and get to work?
67.3% of Edgemont's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 15.6 minutes.
| Measure | Edgemont | Fall River County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.0% ±12.6 pts | 52.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.6% ±2.5 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.3% ±14.9 pts | 78.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.8% ±14.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±6.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.6% ±0.8 pts | 4.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±8.3 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.6 min ±3.9 | 19.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Edgemont?
No census tract lies mostly in Edgemont; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9641Fall River County | 3,059 | $73,618 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Edgemont) · Census block assignment files
How does Edgemont compare with other places in South Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Edgemont is the 11,394th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 83rd-most populous of 310 in South Dakota.
Edgemont is not ranked by income or the other survey measures: those rankings include places of 1,000 or more residents (2020 Census) with a reliable estimate.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 83rd | 310 |
Edgemont's figures with every place in South Dakota (CSV)
Every place in South Dakota, sortable · Compare Edgemont with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Edgemont?
25 of the 57 figures for Edgemont on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Edgemont are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Edgemont.