Census-designated place · South Dakota
Rosebud, South Dakota
Rosebud, census-designated place, in Todd County, South Dakota. Rosebud had 1,455 residents in the 2020 Census, a full count; the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,659 (±627). GEOID 4655940.
Residents, 2020 Census
1,455
Census count or controlled total
ACS 2020-2024 estimate: 1,659 ±627
Median household income
$55,135
±$14,075 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$81,300
±$27,193 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$709
±$159 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
Where is Rosebud and what county is it in?
Rosebud is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Todd County, South Dakota. It covers 13.0 square miles of land, 112 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 Rosebud, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 1,455 residents in Rosebud, a full count rather than a sample. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a sample, estimates 1,659 (±627).
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Rosebud is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Rosebud | Todd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,659 ±627 | 9,244 | no clear change |
| Households | 330 ±93 | 2,544 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 4.66 ±1.47 | 3.57 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 360 ±97 | 2,879 | −152 |
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 Rosebud?
The median resident of Rosebud is 23.6 years old; 40.6% are under 18 and 5.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 84.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 6.6%.
| Measure | Rosebud | Todd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 23.6 ±5.0 | 25.5 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 40.6% ±8.0 pts | 38.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 5.8% ±2.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Male | 48.5% ±7.0 pts | 50.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.4% ±4.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 6.6% ±3.3 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.9 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 84.9% ±7.9 pts | 81.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.9 pts | 4.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 62.4% ±17.4 pts | 39.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 5.3% | – |
| With a disability | 7.4% ±5.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 27.6% ±9.7 pts | 22.8% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.4% ±10.2 pts | 83.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 14.7% ±8.8 pts | 16.6% | – |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.5% ±2.8 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 90.7% ±7.1 pts | 95.1% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.2% ±2.1 pts | 0.7% | – |
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 Rosebud earn?
Half of Rosebud's 330 households earn less than $55,135 a year (±$14,075), against $42,075 in Todd County and $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 the median was $23,941 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $31,194 after inflation.
| Measure | Rosebud | Todd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,135 ±$14,075 | $42,075 | +$31,194 |
| Mean household income | $68,080 ±$15,603 | $54,343 | – |
| Per capita income | $14,966 ±$5,942 | $15,388 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 38.2% ±25.7 pts | 48.4% | – |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 38.8% ±30.9 pts | 57.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 41.2% ±18.9 pts | 40.2% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.9% ±7.2 pts | 82.2% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.6% ±7.3 pts | 75.2% | – |
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 Rosebud?
Owners occupy 32.7% of Rosebud's occupied homes and renters 67.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $81,300 by its owner (±$27,193). The median renter pays $709 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Rosebud | Todd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $81,300 ±$27,193 | $53,900 | +$51,394 |
| Median gross rent | $709 ±$159 | $532 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 9.5% ±15.3 pts | 23.3% | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 32.7% ±18.0 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 67.3% ±18.0 pts | 53.7% | – |
| Housing units | 360 ±97 | 2,879 | −152 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±20.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±6.4 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.3% ±14.4 pts | 64.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 12.8% ±11.0 pts | 14.8% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±6.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.1% ±8.5 pts | 7.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±6.7 pts | 6.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.1% ±3.1 pts | 12.8% | – |
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 do people in Rosebud work and get to work?
77.8% of Rosebud's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 11.5 minutes.
| Measure | Rosebud | Todd County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5% ±14.3 pts | 50.1% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 16.3% ±15.8 pts | 18.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.8% ±14.3 pts | 76.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.4% ±11.5 pts | 14.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 7.8% ±7.9 pts | 5.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0% ±4.8 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 11.5 min ±4.2 | 16.7 min | −6.4 min |
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 Rosebud?
No census tract lies mostly in Rosebud; 1 tract reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9401Todd County | 4,170 | $43,818 |
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 Rosebud) · Census block assignment files
How does Rosebud compare with other places in South Dakota?
Rosebud ranks 68th of 82 places in South Dakota with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 54th | 84 |
| Residents per square mile | 75th | 84 |
| Median household income | 68th | 82 |
| Per capita income | 81st | 83 |
| Median home value | 78th | 81 |
| Median gross rent | 57th | 72 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 76th | 81 |
| Median age | 81st | 83 |
| Owner-occupied share | 84th | 84 |
| Travel time to work | 75th | 84 |
Rosebud's figures with every place in South Dakota (CSV)
Every place in South Dakota, sortable · Compare Rosebud 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 Rosebud?
26 of the 56 figures for Rosebud 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 Rosebud 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' school search.