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Baltic, SD


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Baltic, South Dakota

Baltic, South Dakota, in Minnehaha county, is 14 miles N of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 177 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is located in the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Baltic has a population of 811.

The People and Families of Baltic

In Baltic, about 66% of adults are married. Lots of Baltic people are married off. Large households are normal in the city. Be careful driving in Baltic, since the city is home to many young children.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Baltic had a median family income of $50,000. People in Baltic generally have good earning power. The city has a large middle class. Poverty is less common in Baltic than most places.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Baltic gave more campaign money ($250) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Baltic Housing

Owners occupy 86% of the housing units in Baltic. The average age of the housing in the city is relatively low.

Commuting

In Baltic, 95% of commuters drive to work. Commuting to work in Baltic tends to be by car.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 8%Baltic People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 9%Baltic Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Baltic Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Baltic, SD

Comparing Baltic 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
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Male Share of the Population67
Female Share of the Population54
Well-Paid Single Men53
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population11
Racial Diversity11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty910
People in Middle Class or Better910
Median Family Income810
College Educated Adults87

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times51
Working at Home52
Walking and Biking to Work21
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Affordability of Rents62
Affordability of Property Taxes33
People Living Alone11
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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