Beadle County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46005 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,309 | — | #1,922 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,681 | -9.9% | #1,369 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.6 years | -3.3% | #2,658 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $175,100 | -37.9% | #1,705 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $879 | -24.4% | #1,557 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.6% | +8.0% | #1,663 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Beadle County has a population of 19,309, making it the #1,922 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Beadle County is $67,681, ranking #1,369 out of 3,222 counties — 9.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.6% and unemployment stands at 1.9%.
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The median home value in Beadle County is $175,100 (-37.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $879/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.9%.
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92.6% of residents in Beadle County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.0% above the national rate.
About Beadle County, South Dakota
Beadle County, South Dakota has a total population of 19,309, making it the 1,922nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Beadle County is 37.6 years, which is 3.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Beadle County is $67,681, which ranks #1,369 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9%.
The median home value in Beadle County is $175,100, 37.9% below the national median. Renters in Beadle County pay a median gross rent of $879 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Beadle County, 27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.5 min.
Beadle County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 68.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (14.9%) and Asian (non-Hispanic) (9.8%).
All data for Beadle County, South Dakota comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.