2023 ACS Census Data · Population 2,043
Mellette County is a small rural county in South Dakota with a population of 2,043. The median household income is $51,364, 21% below the national average. The poverty rate is 46.2%, median home value is $63,000, and 16.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 32% below the national average.
Population
2,043
2023 estimate
Rank #3118 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,364
Household
Rank #2596 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$63,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #3201 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
16.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #2539 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.
52.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.0%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
14.1%
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
23% below South Dakota avg·21% below national avg
Poverty Rate
207% below South Dakota avg·208% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
17% below South Dakota avg·8% 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 →
$18,423
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
46.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.7%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
62% below South Dakota avg·70% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
2% below South Dakota avg·21% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
18% below South Dakota avg·18% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% above South Dakota avg·31% above national avg
Housing Units
779
Households
616
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 →
$1,107
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
70.8%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
34% below South Dakota avg·32% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
8% below South Dakota avg·4% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
7.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
32.9%
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