2023 ACS Census Data · Population 6,283
Spink County is a small rural county in South Dakota with a population of 6,283. The median household income is $73,011, 12% above the national average. The poverty rate is 9.2%, median home value is $117,400, and 27.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
6,283
2023 estimate
Rank #2794 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$73,011
Household
Rank #818 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$117,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #2606 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
27.1%
Adults 25+
Rank #937 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.
50.4%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.0%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
5.5%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
9% above South Dakota avg·12% above national avg
Poverty Rate
39% above South Dakota avg·38% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
5% below South Dakota avg·5% 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 →
$37,347
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
9.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
60.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
29% below South Dakota avg·44% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
9% below South Dakota avg·26% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above South Dakota avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
17% above South Dakota avg·31% above national avg
Housing Units
2,989
Households
2,453
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 →
$1,334
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
88.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
17 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
10% above South Dakota avg·13% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% above South Dakota avg·4% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
8.1%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
10.1%
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