2023 ACS Census Data · Population 112,081
Pennington County is a mid-sized county in South Dakota with a population of 112,081. The median household income is $70,768, 9% above the national average. The poverty rate is 12.0%, median home value is $270,400, and 34.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 41% above the national average.
Population
112,081
2023 estimate
Rank #558 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$70,768
Household
Rank #998 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$270,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #651 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
34.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #482 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.
48.9%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
2.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
3.7%
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
6% above South Dakota avg·9% above national avg
Poverty Rate
20% above South Dakota avg·20% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
0% below South Dakota avg·9% 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 →
$40,527
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
12.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
63.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
63% above South Dakota avg·29% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
41% above South Dakota avg·15% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
5% below South Dakota avg·5% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
50% below South Dakota avg·26% below national avg
Housing Units
50,655
Households
45,698
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,699
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
90.4%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
19 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
38% above South Dakota avg·41% 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 →
10.7%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
13.0%
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