2023 ACS Census Data · Population 3,012
Stanley County is a small rural county in South Dakota with a population of 3,012. The median household income is $77,000, 18% above the national average. The poverty rate is 2.1%, median home value is $169,900, and 25.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 25% above the national average.
Population
3,012
2023 estimate
Rank #3033 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$77,000
Household
Rank #629 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$169,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #1649 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.4%
Adults 25+
Rank #1112 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.
44.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.9%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
0.7%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
4.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
15% above South Dakota avg·18% above national avg
Poverty Rate
86% above South Dakota avg·86% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
14% above South Dakota avg·25% 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 →
$48,110
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
2.1%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
72.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
2% above South Dakota avg·19% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
19% above South Dakota avg·3% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
9% above South Dakota avg·9% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
6% below South Dakota avg·11% above national avg
Housing Units
1,541
Households
1,272
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 →
$1,366
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
86.0%
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
3% above South Dakota avg·5% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above South Dakota avg·8% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
4.0%
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