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Alcester, SD


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Alcester, South Dakota

Alcester, South Dakota, in Union county, is 37 miles N of Sioux City, Iowa (center to center) and 127 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. There are 880 residents in the city.

The People and Families of Alcester

In Alcester, about 58% of adults are married. In Alcester, more so than in most cities, people can be found in one-person households.

Women are better represented than men in the city. There are a lot of senior citizens in Alcester.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Alcester had a median family income of $44,286.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Democratic party than to competing parties.

Alcester Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Alcester that were owner-occupied was 71%.

Commuting

In Alcester, 82% of commuters drive to work. The city offers good opportunities for biking and walking, so if you're out of shape give those a try. One of the nice things about Alcester is its reasonable commuting times.

High Points

Alcester strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in South Dakota):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyAlcester Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Alcester Short Commute Times
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 16%Alcester Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Alcester, SD

Comparing Alcester to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in South Dakota (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Women79
Well-Paid Single Men43
Racial Diversity12
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married67
Average Household Size12

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty77
Median Family Income78
College Educated Adults63
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Short Commute Times95
Working at Home52
Public Transportation Use34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone108
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Rents85
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes58
Housing Recently Built57
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