2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,859
Corson County is a small rural county in South Dakota with a population of 3,859. The median household income is $43,750, 33% below the national average. The poverty rate is 45.2%, median home value is $73,800, and 19.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 20% below the national average.
Population
3,859
2023 estimate
Rank #2975 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$43,750
Household
Rank #2961 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$73,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #3184 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
19.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #2033 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.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
12.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
35% below South Dakota avg·33% below national avg
Poverty Rate
200% below South Dakota avg·202% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
9% below South Dakota avg·0% 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 →
$20,743
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
45.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
57.6%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
56% below South Dakota avg·65% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
37% below South Dakota avg·49% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
17% below South Dakota avg·17% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
16% above South Dakota avg·30% above national avg
Housing Units
1,360
Households
1,112
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.5
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,217
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
20 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
22% below South Dakota avg·20% 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 →
11.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
21.5%
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