City · South Dakota
Miller, South Dakota
Miller, city, in Hand County, South Dakota. Miller had 1,313 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,349 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,363 (±151). GEOID 4642460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,313
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,349 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,363 ±151
Median household income
$57,500
±$11,841 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$155,200
±$15,874 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$564
±$43 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
Where is Miller and what county is it in?
Miller is a city in Hand County, South Dakota. It covers 1.0 square miles of land, 1,363 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 Miller, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,313 people lived in Miller on July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 1,349 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,363 (±151).
| Measure | Miller | Hand County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,363 ±151 | 3,140 | no clear change |
| Households | 628 ±71 | 1,405 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.06 ±0.16 | 2.18 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 763 ±68 | 1,719 | −119 |
Miller's population since 2000
From 1,530 in 2000 to 1,313 in 2025: down 14.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Miller 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 Miller?
The median resident of Miller is 41.9 years old; 23.3% are under 18 and 29.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 96.6%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 1.8%.
| Measure | Miller | Hand County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.9 ±8.4 | 42.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.3% ±3.8 pts | 25.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 29.3% ±3.8 pts | 24.2% | – |
| Male | 49.2% ±3.6 pts | 51.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% ±1.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 96.6% ±2.2 pts | 92.2% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±1.0 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.8% ±1.4 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1% ±2.2 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.6% ±2.6 pts | 4.9% | – |
| With a disability | 19.5% ±3.1 pts | 13.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.8% ±2.5 pts | 5.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±4.1 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.1% ±4.6 pts | 28.4% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.5% ±2.7 pts | 5.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.9% ±4.0 pts | 93.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
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 Miller earn?
Half of Miller's 628 households earn less than $57,500 a year (±$11,841), against $74,635 in Hand County and $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $48,502 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 7.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Miller | Hand County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,500 ±$11,841 | $74,635 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,125 ±$33,674 | $101,745 | – |
| Per capita income | $42,442 ±$16,447 | $45,342 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 7.6% ±3.0 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 0.0% ±7.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.5% ±2.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±3.0 pts | 94.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 80.3% ±5.6 pts | 85.9% | – |
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 Miller?
Owners occupy 66.2% of Miller's occupied homes and renters 33.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $155,200 by its owner (±$15,874). The median renter pays $564 a month including utilities, and 23.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Miller | Hand County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $155,200 ±$15,874 | $159,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $564 ±$43 | $587 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.2% ±11.5 pts | 14.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,138 ±$97 | $1,403 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.2% ±6.5 pts | 65.5% | +11.1 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 33.8% ±6.5 pts | 34.5% | – |
| Housing units | 763 ±68 | 1,719 | −119 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.7% ±11.4 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.6% ±6.6 pts | 81.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% ±3.4 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±3.2 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.1% ±1.3 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.3% ±4.5 pts | 32.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 11.0% ±5.2 pts | 7.3% | – |
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 Miller building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Miller 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 Miller work and get to work?
81.8% of Miller's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 11.1 minutes.
| Measure | Miller | Hand County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.6% ±5.4 pts | 67.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% ±3.9 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 81.8% ±5.0 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0% ±2.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 6.6% ±3.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0% ±2.9 pts | 10.9% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.1 min ±2.0 | 13.2 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 Miller?
1 census tract lies mostly in Miller (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9757Hand County | 1,665 | $53,519 |
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 Miller) · Census block assignment files
How does Miller compare with other places in South Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Miller is the 9,274th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 49th-most populous of 310 in South Dakota.
Miller ranks 63rd 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 | 49th | 310 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 54th | 73 |
| Residents per square mile | 21st | 84 |
| Median household income | 63rd | 82 |
| Per capita income | 22nd | 83 |
| Median home value | 61st | 81 |
| Median gross rent | 70th | 72 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd | 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41st | 81 |
| Median age | 28th | 83 |
| Owner-occupied share | 55th | 84 |
| Work from home | 37th | 44 |
| Travel time to work | 78th | 84 |
Miller's figures with every place in South Dakota (CSV)
Every place in South Dakota, sortable · Compare Miller 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 Miller?
15 of the 57 figures for Miller 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 Miller 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 Miller.