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Glacial Lakes Area Development serves Marshall County, South Dakota and the surrounding area, including the cities of Britton, Eden, Langford, Lake City, Pierpont, and Veblen, as well as other small rural communities in the region.

Britton »

Stop in Britton, South Dakota to see all the new changes! A new library, gymnasium, swimming pool, baseball/softball complex and a rehab/wellness addition to the hospital are all part of the excitement! All this along with the existing highlights…a nine hole golf course, movie theater, museum, bowling alley, lodging, hunting, fishing, shopping, and much, much more make our community a prime spot for quality living, vacationing and doing business.

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Marshall County General Population & Housing Characteristics

Total Population (age) Total Population % Female Population % Male Population %
16 years and over 3,764 80.8 1,728 37.1 2,036 43.7
18 years and over 3,620 77.7 1,660 35.7 1,960 42.1
21 years and over 3,481 74.8 1,608 34.5 1,873 40.2
62 years and over 1,076 23.1 570 12.2 506 10.9
65 years and over 887 19.1 484 10.4 403 8.7
Total Population 4,656 2,136 49.9 2,520 54.1
Median Age 43.2 46.7 39.6
Race Number %
White 3,974 85.4
Black or African American 7 .2
American Indian and Alaska Native 353 7.6
Asian 9 .2
Hispanic or Latino 317 6.8
Total population 4,656
Relationship/Household Number %
In households 4,283 92
   Householder 1,815 39
   Spouse 958 20.6
   Child 1,040 22.3
Other relatives 111 2.4
Nonrelatives 359 7.7
Unmarried partner 101 2.2
In group quarters 373 8
Total population 4,656
Households Number %
Family households 1,154 63.6
Nonfamily households 661 36.4
Households with individuals under 18 years 443 24.4
Households with individuals 65 years and over 600 33.1
Average household size 2.36
Average family size 2.83
Total households 1,815
Housing Occupancy Number %
Occupied housing units 1,815 71.6
Vacant housing units 719 28.4
   For rent 21 .8
   For sale 3 .1
   For seasonal, recreational, or occasional use 485 19.1
   All other vacants 179 7.1
Homeowner vacancy rate 1.5
Rental vacancy rate 4.2
Total housing units 2,534
Housing Tenure Number %
Occupied housing units 1,815
Owner-occupied housing units 1,336 73.6
   Population in owner-occupied housing units 3,108
   Average household size of owner-occupied units 2.33
Renter-occupied housing units 479 26.4
   Population in renter-occupied housing units 1,175
   Average household size of renter-occupied units 2.45

Data Source: US Census Bureau

Commuters Estimate %
Workers 16 years and over 2,174
Car, truck, or van — drove alone 1,560 71.8
Car, truck, or van — carpooled 266 12.2
Public transportation (excluding taxicab) 0 0
Walked 164 7.5
Other means 15 .7
Worked at home 169 7.8
Mean travel time to work (minutes) 19
Commute Time Total Area Percentage of Total
Less than 10 minutes 4,840 43.2%
10-19 Minutes 3,151 28.1%
20-29 Minutes 1,255 11.2%
30-44 Minutes 1,106 9.9%
45+ Minutes 852 7.6%
Total 11,204 100.0%
This table includes the following Areas: Day County,Grant County,Marshall County,Roberts County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Census 2000
Housing Values Estimate %
Owner-occupied units 1,219
Less than $50,000 318 26.1
$50,000 to $99,999 424 34.8
$100,000 to $149,999 236 19.4
$150,000 to $199,999 83 6.8
$200,000 to $299,999 89 7.3
$300,000 to $499,999 29 2.4
$500,000 to $999,999 19 1.6
$1,000,000 or more 21 1.7
Median $81,700
Gross Rent Estimate %
Occupied units paying rent 420
Less than $200 51 12.1
$200 to $299 59 14
$300 to $499 126 30
$500 to $749 138 32.9
$750 to $999 46 11
$1,000 to $1,499 0 0
$1,500 or more 0 0
Median $446
No rent paid 98

Data Source: US Census Bureau

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Income & Benefits Estimate %
Less than $10,000 159 9.2
$10,000 to $14,999 118 6.8
$15,000 to $24,999 233 13.4
$25,000 to $34,999 194 11.2
$35,000 to $49,999 333 19.2
$50,000 to $74,999 292 16.8
$75,000 to $99,999 196 11.3
$100,000 to $149,999 152 8.8
$150,000 to $199,999 32 1.8
$200,000 or more 28 1.6
Median household income $41,023
Mean household income $55,482
Total households 1,737

Data Source: US Census Bureau