Butte County, South Dakota
Located in South Dakota, Butte County has a population of 10,676 residents and a median age of 40.2 years, making it the #2,441 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 8.6%. The median home value is $244,600, and the median household income is $75,652, which is 1% above the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
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%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Butte County, 19.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 41.1% below the national average, ranking #2,025 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Butte County is 78.5 years. 14.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 14.3% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
Life Expectancy Trend
Substance Use
18.7% of adults in Butte County smoke , 34.9% are obese , and 22.7% report excessive drinking.
Adult Smoking Trend
Safety
. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 19.3 per 100,000.
Motor Vehicle Deaths Trend
Families & Children
15.1% of children in Butte County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 20.1 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Teen Birth Rate Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Butte County is 62.0%. The mean commute time is 25.6 min, which is 7.3% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Butte County voted Republican with a margin of 60.7%. The vote was 18.5% Dem / 79.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.6 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.