Porcupine, SD

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Porcupine Overview

1,021
TOTAL POPULATION
518
MALE POPULATION
503
FEMALE POPULATION
102.98
MALES / 100 FEMALES
97.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
23.0
MEDIAN AGE
4.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$5,070
PER CAPITA INCOME
$21,849
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$18,750
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.38
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
114
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
16.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
35.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Porcupine Area Codes

Race in Porcupine

The most populous races in Porcupine are Native / Alaskan (954 | 93.4%), Hispanic or Latino (48 | 4.7%), and Some other Race (48 | 4.7%).
Race in Porcupine
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino484.7%
Native / Alaskan95493.4%
White / Caucasian191.9%
Two or more Races00.0%
Some other Race484.7%
Total1,021100.0%

Ancestry in Porcupine

The most populous ancestries reported in Porcupine are Sioux (349 | 34.2%), Cheyenne (48 | 4.7%), Arapaho (20 | 2.0%), Chippewa (18 | 1.8%), and German (6 | 0.6%), together accounting for 43.2% of all Porcupine residents.
Ancestry in Porcupine
Ancestry# Population% Population
Arapaho202.0%
Cheyenne484.7%
Chippewa181.8%
Dutch40.4%
German60.6%
Scottish60.6%
Sioux34934.2%
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Immigrants in Porcupine

Immigrants in Porcupine
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Porcupine

Sex and Age in Porcupine

The most populous age groups in Porcupine are 15 to 19 Years (75 | 14.5%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (99 | 19.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Porcupine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65 (12.6%)33 (6.6%)
5 to 9 Years50 (9.7%)74 (14.7%)
10 to 14 Years70 (13.5%)23 (4.6%)
15 to 19 Years75 (14.5%)99 (19.7%)
20 to 24 Years43 (8.3%)32 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years31 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years27 (5.2%)28 (5.6%)
35 to 39 Years21 (4.1%)25 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years19 (3.7%)21 (4.2%)
50 to 54 Years4 (0.8%)47 (9.3%)
55 to 59 Years43 (8.3%)41 (8.2%)
60 to 64 Years22 (4.3%)13 (2.6%)
65 to 69 Years48 (9.3%)44 (8.7%)
70 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)22 (4.4%)
75 to 79 Years0 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total518 (100.0%)503 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Porcupine

Median Family Size in Porcupine

The median family size in Porcupine is 4.26 persons per family, with single female/mother families (89 | 43.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.54 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (91 | 44.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.16 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Porcupine
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple91 (44.4%)3.16
Single Male/Father25 (12.2%)3.72
Single Female/Mother89 (43.4%)5.54
Total Families205 (100.0%)4.26

Median Household Size in Porcupine

The median household size in Porcupine is 3.60 persons per household, with single female/mother households (89 | 32.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.79 persons per household. non-family households (73 | 26.3%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Porcupine
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple91 (32.7%)3.16
Single Male/Father25 (9.0%)4.32
Single Female/Mother89 (32.0%)5.79
Non-family73 (26.3%)1.25
Total Households278 (100.0%)3.60

Household Size by Marriage Status in Porcupine

Out of a total of 278 households in Porcupine, 205 (73.7%) are family households, while 73 (26.3%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 69, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 50.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Porcupine
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-50 (18.0%)
2-Person Households69 (24.8%)23 (8.3%)
3-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households51 (18.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households22 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households21 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households42 (15.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total205 (73.7%)73 (26.3%)

Female Fertility in Porcupine

Fertility by Age in Porcupine

Average fertility rate in Porcupine is 151.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years have the highest fertility rate with 313.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 15 to 19 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Porcupine
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years31 (100.0%)313.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total31 (100.0%)151.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Porcupine

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Porcupine
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Porcupine

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Porcupine
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School15 (48.4%)115.0
High School Diploma16 (51.6%)390.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total31 (100.0%)151.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Porcupine

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Porcupine
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)31 (100.0%)

Income in Porcupine

Income Overview in Porcupine

Per Capita Income in Porcupine is $5,070, while median incomes of families and households are $21,849 and $18,750 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,021$5,070
Median Family Income205$21,849
Mean Family Income205$19,500
Median Household Income278$18,750
Mean Household Income278$18,055
Income Deficit205$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,0210.00%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,021100.00¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,0210.38

Earnings by Sex in Porcupine

Earnings by Sex in Porcupine
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male70 (67.3%)$0
Female34 (32.7%)$0
Total104 (100.0%)$0

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Porcupine

The most common earnings brackets in Porcupine are $2,499 or less for men (27 | 38.6%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (21 | 61.8%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Porcupine
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less27 (38.6%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99917 (24.3%)4 (11.8%)
$5,000 to $7,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)9 (26.5%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99926 (37.1%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)21 (61.8%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)34 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Porcupine

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Porcupine
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma--
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Porcupine

Family Income Brackets in Porcupine

According to the Porcupine family income data, there are 69 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 33.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Porcupine
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0006732.7%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,9994823.4%
$25,000 to $34,9996933.7%
$35,000 to $49,9992110.2%
$50,000 to $74,99900.0%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Porcupine

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Porcupine
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families69 (33.7%)$0
3-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
4-Person Families51 (24.9%)$0
5-Person Families43 (21.0%)$0
6-Person Families4 (1.9%)$0
7+ Person Families38 (18.5%)$0
Total205 (100.0%)$21,849

Family Income by Number of Earners in Porcupine

Family Income by Number of Earners in Porcupine
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners120 (58.5%)$21,615
1 Earner85 (41.5%)$0
2 Earners0 (0.0%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total205 (100.0%)$21,849

Household Income in Porcupine

Household Income Brackets in Porcupine

With 70 households falling in the category, the $15,000 to $24,999 income range is the most frequent in Porcupine, accounting for 25.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Porcupine
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0006724.1%
$10,000 to $14,9995018.0%
$15,000 to $24,9997025.2%
$25,000 to $34,9996924.8%
$35,000 to $49,999217.6%
$50,000 to $74,99910.4%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Porcupine

The median household income in Porcupine is $18,750, with the highest median household income of $21,797 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 115 households (41.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Porcupine
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years46 (16.6%)$0
45 to 64 Years117 (42.1%)$0
65+ Years115 (41.4%)$21,797
Total278 (100.0%)$18,750

Poverty in Porcupine

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Porcupine

With 85.9% poverty level for males and 97.1% for females among the residents of Porcupine, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 65 males (100.0%) and 33 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Porcupine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years65 (100.0%)33 (100.0%)
5 Years12 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years58 (100.0%)97 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years57 (100.0%)36 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years55 (100.0%)63 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years58 (100.0%)28 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years21 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years23 (100.0%)68 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years43 (66.1%)41 (75.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)66 (100.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total427 (85.9%)476 (97.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Porcupine

According to the poverty statistics in Porcupine, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Porcupine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years22 (33.9%)13 (24.1%)
65 to 74 Years48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total70 (14.1%)14 (2.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Porcupine

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Porcupine show that 47.2% or 43 of the total 91 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 26 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Porcupine
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total48 (52.7%)43 (47.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Porcupine

According to the poverty data in Porcupine, 100.0% or 25 single-father households and 100.0% or 89 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Porcupine
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children21 (100.0%)21 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children4 (100.0%)47 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total25 (100.0%)89 (100.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Porcupine

The poverty data for Porcupine shows that 43 of the married-couple family households (47.2%) and 114 of the single-parent households (100.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 26 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Porcupine
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children26 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children17 (100.0%)51 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
Total43 (47.2%)114 (100.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Porcupine

Employment by Class of Employer in Porcupine

Among the 70 employed individuals in Porcupine, local government employees (43 | 61.4%), self-employed (not incorporated) (21 | 30.0%), and private company employees (6 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Porcupine
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees68.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2130.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees4361.4%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total70100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Porcupine

According to the labor force statistics for Porcupine, out of the total population over 16 years of age (687), 16.6% or 114 individuals are in the labor force, with 35.1% or 40 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 67.7% or 21 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 21 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Porcupine
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years10 (6.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years21 (67.7%)21 (100.0%)
30 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years21 (45.7%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years19 (20.9%)19 (100.0%)
55 to 59 Years43 (51.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total114 (16.6%)40 (35.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Porcupine

According to labor force statistics for Porcupine, 30.4% of individuals (104) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (342) are in the labor force, with 38.5% or 40 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 57.1% or 36 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 52.8% or 19 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Porcupine
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School21 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma47 (45.6%)46 (44.7%)
College / Associate Degree36 (57.1%)33 (52.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total104 (30.4%)132 (38.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Porcupine

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Porcupine are Community & Social Service (17 | 23.0%), and Legal Services & Support (17 | 23.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Porcupine

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Porcupine
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)70 (94.6%)4 (5.4%)

Services Occupations

Services Occupations in Porcupine

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Porcupine
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)70 (94.6%)4 (5.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Porcupine are , and Office & Administration (4 | 5.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Porcupine

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Porcupine
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Category)0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)70 (94.6%)4 (5.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Porcupine are Farming, Fishing & Forestry (26 | 35.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (21 | 28.4%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Porcupine

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Porcupine
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry26 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)70 (94.6%)4 (5.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Porcupine are , and Material Moving (6 | 8.1%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Porcupine

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Porcupine
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)70 (94.6%)4 (5.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Porcupine

Employment Industries in Porcupine

The major employment industries in Porcupine include Wholesale Trade (32 | 43.2%), Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (17 | 23.0%), and Administrative & Support (4 | 5.4%).
Employment Industries in Porcupine

Employment Industries by Sex in Porcupine

Employment Industries by Sex in Porcupine
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (94.6%)4 (5.4%)

Education in Porcupine

School Enrollment in Porcupine

The most common levels of schooling among the 373 students in Porcupine are high school (127 | 34.1%), elementary school (85 | 22.8%), and middle school (77 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Porcupine
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten338.8%
Elementary School8522.8%
Middle School7720.6%
High School12734.1%
College / Undergraduate5113.7%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total373100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Porcupine

Out of a total of 373 students who are enrolled in schools in Porcupine, 9 (2.4%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 364 (97.6%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 9 (19.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 102 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Porcupine
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds93 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds37 (80.4%)9 (19.6%)
20 to 24 Year Olds20 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total364 (97.6%)9 (2.4%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Porcupine

, and arts & humanities (14 | 100.0%) are the most common fields of study among 14 individuals in Porcupine who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Porcupine
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business00.0%
Education00.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities14100.0%
Total14100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Porcupine

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Porcupine

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Porcupine
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle17 (26.6%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle26 (40.6%)0 (0.0%)
2 Vehicles21 (32.8%)0 (0.0%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total64 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Commute Time in Porcupine

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Porcupine are 45 to 59 minutes (43 commuters, 61.4%), 5 to 9 minutes (27 commuters, 38.6%), and less than 5 minutes (0 commuters, 0.0%).
Commute Time in Porcupine
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes2738.6%
10 to 14 Minutes00.0%
15 to 19 Minutes00.0%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes00.0%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes4361.4%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Porcupine

Commute Time by Sex in Porcupine
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes27 (38.6%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes43 (61.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Porcupine

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Porcupine
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM17 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM21 (30.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM32 (45.7%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total70 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Porcupine

Occupancy by Ownership in Porcupine

Of the total 278 dwellings in Porcupine, owner-occupied units account for 206 (74.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 72 (25.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Porcupine
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units20674.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units7225.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units278100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Porcupine

Occupancy by Household Size in Porcupine
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household5018.0%
2-Person Household9233.1%
3-Person Household00.0%
4+ Person Household13648.9%
Total Housing Units278100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Porcupine

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Porcupine
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household92 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household64 (47.1%)72 (52.9%)
Total Housing Units206 (74.1%)72 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Porcupine

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Porcupine
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School43 (67.2%)21 (32.8%)
High School Diploma96 (76.2%)30 (23.8%)
College/Associate Degree66 (75.9%)21 (24.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Porcupine

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Porcupine
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years00.0%
35 to 44 Years4616.6%
45 to 54 Years5218.7%
55 to 64 Years6523.4%
65 to 74 Years11441.0%
75 to 84 Years10.4%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total278100.0%

Housing Finances in Porcupine

Median Income by Occupancy in Porcupine

Median Income by Occupancy in Porcupine
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied206 (74.1%)$13,913
Renter-Occupied72 (25.9%)$33,214
Average278 (100.0%)$18,750

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Porcupine

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Porcupine
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00063 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)4 (5.6%)
$10,000 to $14,99950 (24.3%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,99922 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99948 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (10.7%)47 (65.3%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)21 (29.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Porcupine

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Porcupine
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300140 (68.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49944 (21.4%)4 (5.6%)
$500 to $79922 (10.7%)26 (36.1%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)42 (58.3%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Porcupine

Housing Structures in Porcupine

Housing Structures in Porcupine
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached18867.6%
Single Unit, Attached227.9%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other6824.5%
Total278100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Porcupine

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Porcupine
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached137 (72.9%)51 (27.1%)
Single Unit, Attached1 (4.5%)21 (95.5%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (74.1%)72 (25.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Porcupine

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Porcupine
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms92 (44.7%)46 (63.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms114 (55.3%)26 (36.1%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Porcupine

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Porcupine
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas120 (58.3%)30 (41.7%)
Electricity47 (22.8%)42 (58.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels39 (18.9%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Porcupine

Household Vehicle Usage in Porcupine
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle39 (18.9%)25 (34.7%)
1 Vehicle75 (36.4%)47 (65.3%)
2 Vehicles92 (44.7%)0 (0.0%)
3 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (100.0%)72 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Porcupine

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Porcupine

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2060
Median Property Value--
Median Household Income$13,913$0
Monthly Housing Costs$240$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Porcupine

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Porcupine
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000117 (56.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99965 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99924 (11.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Porcupine

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Porcupine
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00063 (30.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999120 (58.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99922 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9991 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Porcupine

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Porcupine
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x44 (21.4%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x76 (36.9%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more61 (29.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Porcupine

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Porcupine
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80022 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health & Disability in Porcupine

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Porcupine

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Porcupine
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years323 (94.4%)19 (5.6%)
19 to 25 Years9 (8.0%)103 (92.0%)
26 to 34 Years37 (43.0%)49 (57.0%)
35 to 44 Years25 (54.3%)21 (45.7%)
45 to 54 Years48 (52.7%)43 (47.2%)
55 to 64 Years79 (66.4%)40 (33.6%)
65 to 74 Years114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total746 (73.1%)275 (26.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Porcupine

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Porcupine
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen323 (94.4%)19 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9 (8.0%)103 (92.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Porcupine

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Porcupine
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000350 (73.5%)126 (26.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999376 (71.6%)149 (28.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9991 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Porcupine

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Porcupine
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years313 (91.5%)10 (2.9%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)9 (8.0%)
25 to 34 Years37 (43.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years25 (54.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years48 (52.7%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years66 (55.5%)13 (10.9%)
65 to 74 Years114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over1 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
Total714 (69.9%)33 (3.2%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Porcupine

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Porcupine
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (15.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (19.2%)
35 to 64 Years45 (41.3%)27 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (31.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Porcupine

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Porcupine: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)27 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Porcupine: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years41 (37.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (31.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Porcupine: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)23 (15.1%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (19.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)27 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Porcupine: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (19.2%)
35 to 64 Years4 (3.7%)27 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)21 (31.8%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Porcupine: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (19.2%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)27 (18.4%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Porcupine

Computing Device Access in Porcupine

Computing Device Access in Porcupine
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop13648.9%
Smartphone16559.4%
Tablet9233.1%
No Computing Device7025.2%
Total278100.0%

Internet Access in Porcupine

Internet Access in Porcupine
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home11441.0%
Cellular Data Only00.0%
Satellite Internet00.0%
No Internet16459.0%
Total278100.0%

Porcupine Summary

Porcupine, South Dakota is a small town located in the southwestern corner of the state. It is situated in the heart of the Great Plains, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies. The town is located in Shannon County, and is part of the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The population of Porcupine was estimated to be around 1,000 people in 2000.

History

The town of Porcupine was founded in 1887 by a group of settlers from the nearby Pine Ridge Indian Reservation. The town was named after the porcupine, which was a common sight in the area. The settlers were attracted to the area due to its abundance of natural resources, including timber, water, and fertile soil.
The town quickly grew, and by the early 1900s, it had become a bustling community. The town was home to a variety of businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith, a hotel, and a saloon. The town also had a school, a post office, and a church.
In the early 1900s, the town was also home to a large number of Native Americans. The town was a popular destination for Native Americans from the nearby Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, who would come to town to trade and socialize.

Geography

Porcupine is located in the southwestern corner of South Dakota, in Shannon County. The town is situated in the heart of the Great Plains, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies. The town is located near the White River, which is a tributary of the Missouri River.
The town is located at an elevation of 3,400 feet, and has a total area of 0.7 square miles. The town has a semi-arid climate, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Porcupine is largely based on agriculture. The town is home to a variety of farms, which produce a variety of crops, including wheat, corn, and hay. The town is also home to a number of small businesses, including a general store, a hotel, and a saloon.
The town is also home to a number of Native American businesses, including a casino, a gas station, and a convenience store. The town is also home to a number of government offices, including a post office, a courthouse, and a police station.

Demographics

The population of Porcupine was estimated to be around 1,000 people in 2000. The town is predominantly white, with a small Native American population. The median household income in the town is around $30,000, and the median home value is around $50,000. The town has a high poverty rate, with around 25% of the population living below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Porcupine?
Total Population of Porcupine is 1,021.
What is the Total Male Population of Porcupine?
Total Male Population of Porcupine is 518.
What is the Total Female Population of Porcupine?
Total Female Population of Porcupine is 503.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Porcupine?
There are 102.98 Males per 100 Females in Porcupine.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Porcupine?
There are 97.10 Females per 100 Males in Porcupine.
What is the Median Population Age in Porcupine?
Median Population Age in Porcupine is 23.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Porcupine
Average Family Size in Porcupine is 4.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Porcupine
Average Household Size in Porcupine is 3.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Porcupine?
Per Capita income in Porcupine is $5,070.
What is the Median Family Income in Porcupine?
Median Family Income in Porcupine is $21,849.
What is the Median Household income in Porcupine?
Median Household Income in Porcupine is $18,750.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Porcupine?
Inequality or Gini Index in Porcupine is 0.38.
How Large is the Labor Force in Porcupine?
There are 114 People in the Labor Forcein in Porcupine.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Porcupine?
16.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Porcupine.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Porcupine?
Unemployment Rate in Porcupine is 35.1%.