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Beresford, SD
City in Union County, South Dakota.
Population
2,360
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,323
ZIP codes
0
Beresford and its ZIP codes
Beresford at a glance
- Beresford is about 110 times as dense as South Dakota as a whole.
- It is the 40th most populous of 439 cities and towns in South Dakota.
- Households here earn a median of $78,793 a year, 5% more than the South Dakota figure of $75,081.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $234,400 (9% below South Dakota) and median rent is $914 a month.
Local data for Beresford, SD
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Beresford, SD, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,793
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$234,400
Median rent
$914/mo
Homeownership
80.4%
Bachelor's or higher
28.0%
Median age
35.5
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (742), Norwegian Americans (494), Irish Americans (197).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Union County. PPP loans are for Beresford.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$74,563
9,566 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$146,712
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$220M
FY 2026, $13,086 per person
How people get to work
Beresford, SD, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.0%
- Carpooled5.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Beresford, SD, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
773
Countywide, mostly flood
Flood insurance policies
199
2.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
84° / 7°F
26.9 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Beresford, SD, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.8%
U.S. 33.3% -0.5 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.3%
U.S. 12.8% +1.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.5%
U.S. 11.1% -2.6 pts
Cities near Beresford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| AlcesterCity | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| CentervilleCity | 9.4 mi | 0.7 |
| Hawarden, IACity | 16 mi | 2.8 |
| ViborgCity | 16 mi | 0.5 |
| DavisTown | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| HudsonTown | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| WakondaTown | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| WorthingCity | 17 mi | 0.6 |
| Chatsworth, IACity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| FairviewTown | 18 mi | 0.1 |
| CantonCity | 19 mi | 3.3 |
| IreneCity | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| LennoxCity | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| HurleyCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| Akron, IACity | 21 mi | 1.2 |
| VermillionCity | 22 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Beresford, SD in?
- Beresford is in Union County, South Dakota.
- What is the population of Beresford, SD?
- About 2,360 people live in Beresford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Beresford?
- Nearby places include Alcester (8.7 mi), Centerville (9.4 mi), Hawarden, IA (16 mi), Viborg (16 mi), Davis (16 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023