Campbell County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46021 Republican

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.

1,593
Population
#3,152 of 3,222
$68,929
Median Income
-8.3% #1,270 of 3,222
50.9 years
Median Age
+30.8% #178 of 3,222
7.7%
Poverty Rate
-39.1% #311 of 3,222

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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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.4%
Native Born
4.6%
Foreign Born

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%.

Income#1,270
$68,929
-8.3%
vs nation
61th percentile
Per Capita#330
$46,377
+12.4%
vs nation
90th percentile
Poverty#311
7.7%
-39.1%
vs nation
90th percentile
Unemployment#758
3.1%
-40.9%
vs nation
76th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

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%.

Home Value#2,746
$115,900
-58.9%
vs nation
15th percentile
Rent#2,417
$760
-34.7%
vs nation
25th percentile
Homeownership#1,314
76.3%
+18.4%
vs nation
59th percentile

Household Type

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.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
36.0% +6.9% vs nation
Rank #430 of 3,222
87th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

13.5% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.0% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Poor/Fair Health#239
13.5%
-31.0%
vs nation
92th percentile
Diabetes#194
8.1%
-27.2%
vs nation
94th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#198
30.9%
-17.2%
vs nation
94th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#19
4.2
-24.9%
vs nation
99th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#57
3.3
-26.2%
vs nation
98th percentile
Uninsured Rate#1,707
10.0%
-4.2%
vs nation
46th percentile
Physical Inactivity#734
22.5%
-14.7%
vs nation
77th percentile
Food Insecurity#153
9.0%
-37.5%
vs nation
95th percentile

Substance Use

15.9% of adults in Campbell County smoke , 35.0% are obese , and 24.0% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#930
15.9%
-11.5%
vs nation
70th percentile
Adult Obesity#729
35.0%
-7.7%
vs nation
77th percentile
Excessive Drinking#2,857
24.0%
+20.6%
vs nation
9th percentile

Safety

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Families & Children

12.8% of children in Campbell County live in poverty .

Child Poverty#734
12.8%
-32.6%
vs nation
77th percentile

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.

Voter Turnout
75.6% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
16.2 min −41.1% vs nation
Rank #3,109 of 3,222
4th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

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 .

2024 REP +70.0%
14.4% 84.4%
Dem 836 votes Rep
2020 REP +72.2%
13.4% 85.6%
Dem 873 votes Rep
2016 REP +72.1%
12.6% 84.7%
Dem 831 votes Rep
2012 REP +58.9%
19.4% 78.3%
Dem 787 votes Rep
2008 REP +40.7%
28.5% 69.2%
Dem 854 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

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.