2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,354
Bennett County is a small rural county in South Dakota with a population of 3,354. The median household income is $44,569, 31% below the national average. The poverty rate is 31.9%, median home value is $138,600, and 20.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
3,354
2023 estimate
Rank #3012 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$44,569
Household
Rank #2930 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$138,600
Owner-occupied
Rank #2210 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
20.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #1851 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.
52.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
11.7%
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
33% below South Dakota avg·31% below national avg
Poverty Rate
112% below South Dakota avg·113% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
19% below South Dakota avg·11% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$21,005
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
31.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
51.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
17% below South Dakota avg·34% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
18% below South Dakota avg·34% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
21% below South Dakota avg·21% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% below South Dakota avg·9% above national avg
Housing Units
1,232
Households
1,024
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.2
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,158
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
63.7%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
18% below South Dakota avg·16% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
5% below South Dakota avg·2% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
5.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
34.0%
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