City · South Dakota
Flandreau, South Dakota
Flandreau, city, in Moody County, South Dakota. Flandreau had 2,396 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,372 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,392 (±176). GEOID 4621540.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,396
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,372 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,392 ±176
Median household income
$49,157
±$13,288 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$150,400
±$32,530 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$763
±$107 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
Where is Flandreau and what county is it in?
Flandreau is a city in Moody County, South Dakota. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 1,276 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 Flandreau, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,396 people lived in Flandreau on July 1, 2025, up 0.8% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020 Census counted 2,372 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,392 (±176).
| Measure | Flandreau | Moody County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,392 ±176 | 6,397 | no clear change |
| Households | 999 ±92 | 2,559 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.33 ±0.17 | 2.46 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,095 ±94 | 2,759 | no clear change |
Flandreau's population since 2000
From 2,376 in 2000 to 2,396 in 2025: up 0.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Flandreau 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 Flandreau?
The median resident of Flandreau is 38.5 years old; 29.1% are under 18 and 22.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 56.1%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 21.8%. 7.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Flandreau | Moody County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.5 ±3.6 | 40.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 29.1% ±3.5 pts | 26.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.1% ±3.2 pts | 20.2% | – |
| Male | 47.7% ±2.5 pts | 50.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 7.5% ±2.7 pts | 5.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 56.1% ±5.4 pts | 73.9% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 4.5% ±1.8 pts | 1.7% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 21.8% ±4.9 pts | 12.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 9.9% ±3.7 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 7.4% ±2.7 pts | 4.1% | +3.5 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.7% ±3.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.3% ±2.2 pts | 7.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.6% ±3.0 pts | 12.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.0% ±3.3 pts | 11.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.7% ±3.8 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 26.8% ±5.3 pts | 30.4% | +8.0 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9% ±3.0 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.0% ±3.8 pts | 92.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
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 Flandreau earn?
Half of Flandreau's 999 households earn less than $49,157 a year (±$13,288), against $78,427 in Moody County and $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $63,021 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 21.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Flandreau | Moody County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $49,157 ±$13,288 | $78,427 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $66,530 ±$7,036 | $92,283 | – |
| Per capita income | $27,100 ±$2,501 | $35,998 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 21.9% ±5.8 pts | 11.6% | +10.3 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 23.4% ±9.7 pts | 14.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.9% ±3.5 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 94.0% ±2.7 pts | 95.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 83.1% ±5.3 pts | 88.3% | – |
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 Flandreau?
Owners occupy 57.7% of Flandreau's occupied homes and renters 42.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,400 by its owner (±$32,530). The median renter pays $763 a month including utilities, and 44.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Flandreau | Moody County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,400 ±$32,530 | $226,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $763 ±$107 | $758 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.7% ±12.1 pts | 36.4% | +25.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,175 ±$365 | $1,684 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 57.7% ±7.2 pts | 73.5% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 42.3% ±7.2 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Housing units | 1,095 ±94 | 2,759 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±4.2 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.4% ±8.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.4% ±5.8 pts | 80.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 3.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.0% ±1.6 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 11.2% ±5.2 pts | 11.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 27.9% ±6.2 pts | 30.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% ±3.2 pts | 2.9% | – |
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 Flandreau building?
Builders took permits for 1 new housing units in Flandreau in 2025 (1 in single-family houses), 0.4 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 Flandreau work and get to work?
72.7% of Flandreau's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 14.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.9%.
| Measure | Flandreau | Moody County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.2% ±5.2 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.9% ±2.6 pts | 2.8% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 72.7% ±7.1 pts | 75.5% | – |
| Carpooled | 18.5% ±6.9 pts | 8.6% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.2% ±3.7 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.4% ±1.7 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.8% ±2.9 pts | 9.5% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.5 min ±3.0 | 19.9 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 Flandreau?
No census tract lies mostly in Flandreau; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9597Moody County | 3,192 | $61,875 |
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 Flandreau) · Census block assignment files
How does Flandreau compare with other places in South Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Flandreau is the 7,046th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 33rd-most populous of 310 in South Dakota.
Flandreau ranks 74th of 82 places in South Dakota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 33rd | 310 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 36th | 73 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th | 84 |
| Median household income | 74th | 82 |
| Per capita income | 73rd | 83 |
| Median home value | 64th | 81 |
| Median gross rent | 47th | 72 |
| Poverty rate | 9th | 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47th | 81 |
| Median age | 49th | 83 |
| Owner-occupied share | 66th | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 50th | 84 |
Flandreau's figures with every place in South Dakota (CSV)
Every place in South Dakota, sortable · Compare Flandreau 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 Flandreau?
11 of the 57 figures for Flandreau 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 Flandreau 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 Flandreau.