2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,230
Dewey County is a small rural county in South Dakota with a population of 5,230. The median household income is $57,928, 11% below the national average. The poverty rate is 32.3%, median home value is $75,400, and 17.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 28% below the national average.
Population
5,230
2023 estimate
Rank #2878 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$57,928
Household
Rank #2118 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$75,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #3177 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
17.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2388 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.
50.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
7.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% below South Dakota avg·11% below national avg
Poverty Rate
115% below South Dakota avg·116% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% above South Dakota avg·15% 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 →
$21,940
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
32.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.1%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
55% below South Dakota avg·64% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% below South Dakota avg·23% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
15% below South Dakota avg·16% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
12% above South Dakota avg·26% above national avg
Housing Units
1,927
Households
1,681
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
3.1
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,204
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
77.6%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
17 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
30% below South Dakota avg·28% 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 →
6.3%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
25.9%
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