2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,058
Perkins County is a small rural county in South Dakota with a population of 3,058. The median household income is $65,455, near the national median. The poverty rate is 11.7%, median home value is $105,900, and 21.8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
3,058
2023 estimate
Rank #3030 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$65,455
Household
Rank #1390 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$105,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2836 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.8%
Adults 25+
Rank #1578 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.
49.8%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.3%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
1.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
7.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% below South Dakota avg·1% above national avg
Poverty Rate
22% above South Dakota avg·22% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
6% above South Dakota avg·16% 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 →
$41,539
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
11.7%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
66.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
36% below South Dakota avg·49% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
7% below South Dakota avg·24% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above South Dakota avg·8% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
28% above South Dakota avg·40% above national avg
Housing Units
1,729
Households
1,254
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 →
$1,161
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
87.6%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
12% below South Dakota avg·10% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
1% above South Dakota avg·5% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
11.2%
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