South Dakota
SD · 66 counties · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Key Statistics
At a Glance
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Highest Income Counties in South Dakota
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lincoln County | $99,166 |
| 2 | Union County | $89,636 |
| 3 | Stanley County | $87,712 |
| 4 | Hamlin County | $87,101 |
| 5 | Douglas County | $86,442 |
| 6 | Custer County | $84,112 |
| 7 | McCook County | $83,852 |
| 8 | Deuel County | $83,112 |
| 9 | Edmunds County | $81,630 |
| 10 | Hughes County | $81,395 |
Lowest Income Counties in South Dakota
| # | County | Median Income |
|---|---|---|
| 66 | Jackson County | $35,417 |
| 65 | Oglala Lakota County | $41,417 |
| 64 | Todd County | $42,075 |
| 63 | Corson County | $46,406 |
| 62 | Buffalo County | $47,045 |
| 61 | Bennett County | $53,750 |
| 60 | Ziebach County | $53,958 |
| 59 | Mellette County | $54,076 |
| 58 | Dewey County | $54,104 |
| 57 | Clay County | $56,850 |
About South Dakota
South Dakota has a total population of 907,428, making it the 47th most populous state in the United States. The state comprises 66 counties.
The median household income in South Dakota is $75,081, ranking 31st among all states and territories. The poverty rate is 11.9% and the unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
Housing in South Dakota has a median home value of $257,400 with a homeownership rate of 68.6%. Renters pay a median gross rent of $946 per month.
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates for 2024. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error.
All Counties in South Dakota
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.