City · South Dakota
Redfield, South Dakota
Redfield, city, in Spink County, South Dakota. Redfield had 2,114 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.5% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,214 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,989 (±228). GEOID 4653460.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,114
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,214 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,989 ±228
Median household income
$58,229
±$7,136 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$120,200
±$23,293 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$725
±$91 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
Where is Redfield and what county is it in?
Redfield is a city in Spink County, South Dakota. It covers 1.9 square miles of land, 1,148 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 Redfield, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,114 people lived in Redfield on July 1, 2025, down 4.5% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. The 2020 Census counted 2,214 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,989 (±228).
| Measure | Redfield | Spink County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,989 ±228 | 6,219 | −594 |
| Households | 947 ±111 | 2,486 | −223 |
| Average household size | 2.00 ±0.17 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,089 ±93 | 3,010 | −181 |
Redfield's population since 2000
From 2,897 in 2000 to 2,114 in 2025: down 27.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Redfield 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 Redfield?
The median resident of Redfield is 49.0 years old; 19.2% are under 18 and 28.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 91.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 4.8%.
| Measure | Redfield | Spink County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 ±6.2 | 45.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 19.2% ±4.5 pts | 21.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 28.6% ±4.4 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Male | 52.5% ±3.1 pts | 50.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.3% ±3.2 pts | 2.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 91.7% ±5.7 pts | 92.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.8% ±4.9 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.6% ±2.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.0% ±3.0 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.3% ±2.3 pts | 7.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±3.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.3% ±3.2 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.5% ±2.5 pts | 93.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.6% ±7.1 pts | 28.2% | +11.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.2% ±3.9 pts | 5.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.0% ±4.1 pts | 92.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.8% ±2.3 pts | 1.1% | – |
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 Redfield earn?
Half of Redfield's 947 households earn less than $58,229 a year (±$7,136), against $70,139 in Spink County and $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $57,482 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Redfield | Spink County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $58,229 ±$7,136 | $70,139 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $74,113 ±$6,792 | $90,477 | – |
| Per capita income | $36,915 ±$3,077 | $38,078 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.0% ±3.4 pts | 10.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 3.9% ±6.5 pts | 10.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 8.0% ±4.1 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Households with a computer | 89.2% ±4.3 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.9% ±5.0 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 Redfield?
Owners occupy 56.5% of Redfield's occupied homes and renters 43.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $120,200 by its owner (±$23,293). The median renter pays $725 a month including utilities, and 30.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Redfield | Spink County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $120,200 ±$23,293 | $123,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $725 ±$91 | $734 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 30.1% ±12.3 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,487 ±$212 | $1,445 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.5% ±8.2 pts | 72.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.5% ±8.2 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 1,089 ±93 | 3,010 | −181 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7% ±2.1 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.8% ±8.4 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.8% ±6.4 pts | 78.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.9% ±1.1 pts | 7.3% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.7% ±2.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.7% ±3.6 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 36.8% ±7.2 pts | 40.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.5% ±2.8 pts | 3.3% | – |
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 Redfield building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Redfield 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 Redfield work and get to work?
79.4% of Redfield's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.6 minutes.
| Measure | Redfield | Spink County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.2% ±5.0 pts | 60.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2% ±2.6 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 79.4% ±5.7 pts | 65.9% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.6% ±5.1 pts | 9.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.5% ±2.5 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7% ±1.9 pts | 14.7% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.6 min ±3.6 | 17.1 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 Redfield?
1 census tract lies mostly in Redfield (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2Spink County | 2,371 | $60,745 |
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 Redfield) · Census block assignment files
How does Redfield compare with other places in South Dakota?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Redfield is the 7,492nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 35th-most populous of 310 in South Dakota.
Redfield ranks 62nd 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 | 35th | 310 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 69th | 73 |
| Residents per square mile | 35th | 84 |
| Median household income | 62nd | 82 |
| Per capita income | 51st | 83 |
| Median home value | 70th | 81 |
| Median gross rent | 55th | 72 |
| Poverty rate | 50th | 55 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 31st | 81 |
| Median age | 10th | 83 |
| Owner-occupied share | 68th | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 58th | 84 |
Redfield's figures with every place in South Dakota (CSV)
Every place in South Dakota, sortable · Compare Redfield 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 Redfield?
19 of the 57 figures for Redfield 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 Redfield 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 Redfield.