Fall River County, South Dakota

About Fall River County, South Dakota

Fall River County, South Dakota has a total population of 7,258, making it the 2,719th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fall River County is 55.3 years, which is 42.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Fall River County is $67,917, which ranks #1,350 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.

The median home value in Fall River County is $193,200, 31.5% below the national median. Renters in Fall River County pay a median gross rent of $931 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Fall River County, 29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.6 min.

Fall River County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.9% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).

All data for Fall River County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.