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Beresford, South Dakota

Beresford, South Dakota, in Union county, is 33 miles S of Sioux Falls, South Dakota (center to center) and 133 miles N of Omaha, Nebraska. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Sioux Falls metropolitan area. Beresford contains a population of approximately 2,006.

The People and Families of Beresford

In Beresford, about 59% of adults are married.

Beresford boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Beresford had a median family income of $45,231. Beresford has a large middle class. There just aren't a lot of poor people in the city. Interestingly, lots of people in Beresford have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Beresford favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,100. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Beresford.

Beresford Housing

Beresford has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 72% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Beresford, 91% of commuters drive to work. Be careful driving aroung the city -- lots of residents enjoy bicycling and walking there. How much would you give to shorten your commute? Beresford can boast better commuting than most places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Beresford Low Violent Crime
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)
Top 10%Beresford Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Beresford Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 12%Beresford College Educated Adults
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Beresford Low Rate of Poverty
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Beresford Walking and Biking to Work
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 13%Beresford Well-Paid Single Men
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Beresford Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Beresford, SD

Comparing Beresford 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
Senior Citizens96
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women810
Female Share of the Population76
Age of the Population75
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Male Share of the Population45
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married56
Average Household Size35

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better89
Median Family Income78

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work97
Short Commute Times94
Working at Home65
Public Transportation Use55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone85
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals87
Affordability of Property Taxes46
Housing Recently Built46
Seasonal and Vacation Housing22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime108
Low Property Crime97
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