2023 ACS Census Data · Population 30,297
Meade County is a small county in South Dakota with a population of 30,297. The median household income is $74,161, 14% above the national average. The poverty rate is 7.6%, median home value is $274,800, and 26.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
30,297
2023 estimate
Rank #1470 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$74,161
Household
Rank #758 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$274,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #624 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
26.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #963 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.
47.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.5%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.8%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
11% above South Dakota avg·14% above national avg
Poverty Rate
49% above South Dakota avg·49% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% above South Dakota avg·11% 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 →
$36,301
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
7.6%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.8%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
65% above South Dakota avg·31% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
52% above South Dakota avg·24% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
0% above South Dakota avg·0% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
31% below South Dakota avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
12,648
Households
11,801
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 →
$1,695
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
21 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
9% above South Dakota avg·12% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% above South Dakota avg·7% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.1%
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