Campbell County, South Dakota
Located in South Dakota, Campbell County has a population of 1,593 residents and a median age of 50.9 years, making it the #3,152 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.7%. The median home value is $115,900, and the median household income is $68,929, which is 8% below the national median.
Demographics
Campbell County has a population of 1,593, making it the #3,152 most populous county in the US. The median age is 50.9 years, which is 30.8% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Campbell County is $68,929, ranking #1,270 out of 3,222 counties — 8.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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Housing
The median home value in Campbell County is $115,900 (-58.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $760/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Campbell County, 36.0% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 6.9% above the national average, ranking #430 out of 3,222 counties.
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13.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
15.9% of adults in Campbell County smoke , 35.0% are obese , and 24.0% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
12.8% of children in Campbell County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Campbell County is 75.6%. The mean commute time is 16.2 min, which is 41.1% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Campbell County voted Republican with a margin of 70.0%. The vote was 14.4% Dem / 84.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +2.2 toward Democrats .
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About Campbell County, South Dakota
Campbell County, South Dakota has a total population of 1,593, making it the 3,152nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Campbell County is 50.9 years, which is 30.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Campbell County is $68,929, which ranks #1,270 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Campbell County is $115,900, 58.9% below the national median. Renters in Campbell County pay a median gross rent of $760 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Campbell County, 36.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.9% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.2 min.
Campbell County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.8%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Campbell 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.