Sanborn County, South Dakota

About Sanborn County, South Dakota

Sanborn County, South Dakota has a total population of 2,384, making it the 3,084th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sanborn County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Sanborn County is $78,750, which ranks #636 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6%.

The median home value in Sanborn County is $135,600, 51.9% below the national median. Renters in Sanborn County pay a median gross rent of $725 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Sanborn County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.

Sanborn County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.2%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.3%).

All data for Sanborn 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.