2023 ACS Census Data · Population 19,279
Beadle County is a small county in South Dakota with a population of 19,279. The median household income is $63,082, near the national median. The poverty rate is 13.8%, median home value is $178,400, and 26.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
19,279
2023 estimate
Rank #1921 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$63,082
Household
Rank #1624 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$178,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #1508 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
26.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1006 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
12.6%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
18.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
6% below South Dakota avg·3% below national avg
Poverty Rate
8% above South Dakota avg·8% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
4% above South Dakota avg·14% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$31,506
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
13.8%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
65.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
7% above South Dakota avg·15% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
10% above South Dakota avg·10% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% below South Dakota avg·4% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
46% below South Dakota avg·22% below national avg
Housing Units
8,453
Households
7,485
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,414
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
14 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
7% above South Dakota avg·9% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% below South Dakota avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.1%
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