Bennett County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46007 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,345 | — | #3,014 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $53,750 | -28.5% | #2,547 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 27.4 years | -29.6% | #3,203 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $156,400 | -44.5% | #2,118 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $617 | -46.9% | #3,021 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 29.9% | +137.6% | #3,083 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Bennett County has a population of 3,345, making it the #3,014 most populous county in the US. The median age is 27.4 years, which is 29.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Bennett County is $53,750, ranking #2,547 out of 3,222 counties — 28.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 29.9% and unemployment stands at 10.0%.
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The median home value in Bennett County is $156,400 (-44.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $617/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.2%.
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72.3% of residents in Bennett County have health insurance coverage, which is 21.1% below the national rate.
About Bennett County, South Dakota
Bennett County, South Dakota has a total population of 3,345, making it the 3,014th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Bennett County is 27.4 years, which is 29.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Bennett County is $53,750, which ranks #2,547 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 29.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 10.0%.
The median home value in Bennett County is $156,400, 44.5% below the national median. Renters in Bennett County pay a median gross rent of $617 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Bennett County, 18.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 72.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 14.6 min.
Bennett County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 56.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (34.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.1%).
All data for Bennett 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.