Butte County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46019 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,676 | — | #2,441 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,652 | +0.7% | #800 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.2 years | +3.3% | #2,069 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $244,600 | -13.2% | #936 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $972 | -16.4% | #1,093 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.6% | -31.5% | #492 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Butte County has a population of 10,676, making it the #2,441 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Butte County is $75,652, ranking #800 out of 3,222 counties — 0.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.6% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Butte County is $244,600 (-13.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $972/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.1%.
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88.5% of residents in Butte County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.5% below the national rate.
About Butte County, South Dakota
Butte County, South Dakota has a total population of 10,676, making it the 2,441st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butte County is 40.2 years, which is 3.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Butte County is $75,652, which ranks #800 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Butte County is $244,600, 13.2% below the national median. Renters in Butte County pay a median gross rent of $972 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Butte County, 19.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 88.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Butte County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.9%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.3%).
All data for Butte 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.