2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,732
McCook County is a small rural county in South Dakota with a population of 5,732. The median household income is $80,847, 24% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.4%, median home value is $217,300, and 28.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 22% above the national average.
Population
5,732
2023 estimate
Rank #2835 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$80,847
Household
Rank #481 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$217,300
Owner-occupied
Rank #1046 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
28.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #807 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.
48.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.8%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
21% above South Dakota avg·24% above national avg
Poverty Rate
51% above South Dakota avg·51% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
12% above South Dakota avg·22% 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 →
$37,131
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.4%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
70.5%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
31% above South Dakota avg·4% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
1% below South Dakota avg·19% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
13% above South Dakota avg·12% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
5% below South Dakota avg·12% above national avg
Housing Units
2,467
Households
2,218
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 →
$1,659
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.5%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
16% above South Dakota avg·19% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above South Dakota avg·6% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.6%
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