Charles Mix County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46023 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 9,281 #2,544 / 3,222
21th
Median Household Income $64,038 -14.8% #1,703 / 3,222
47th
Median Age 36.0 years -7.5% #2,878 / 3,222
11th
Median Home Value $170,600 -39.5% #1,800 / 3,222
44th
Median Gross Rent $704 -39.5% #2,725 / 3,222
15th
Poverty Rate 24.0% +90.8% #2,945 / 3,222
9th

Demographics

Charles Mix County has a population of 9,281, making it the #2,544 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.2%
Native Born
0.8%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Charles Mix County is $64,038, ranking #1,703 out of 3,222 counties — 14.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 24.0% and unemployment stands at 5.8%.

Median Household Income
$64,038 −14.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,703 of 3,222
47th percentile
Per Capita Income
$30,672 −25.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,313 of 3,222
28th percentile
Poverty Rate
24.0% +90.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,945 of 3,222
9th percentile
Unemployment Rate
5.8% +10.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,458 of 3,222
24th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
25.7% −23.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,155 of 3,222
64th percentile
Mean Commute Time
16.2 min −41.4% vs nat'l
Rank #3,113 of 3,222
3th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Charles Mix County is $170,600 (-39.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $704/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.3%.

Median Home Value
$170,600 −39.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,800 of 3,222
44th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$704 −39.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,725 of 3,222
15th percentile
Homeownership Rate
72.3% +12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,966 of 3,222
39th percentile
72.3% Homeownership

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Health

82.9% of residents in Charles Mix County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.6% below the national rate.

82.9% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
82.9% −9.6% vs nat'l
Rank #3,011 of 3,222
7th percentile

About Charles Mix County, South Dakota

Charles Mix County, South Dakota has a total population of 9,281, making it the 2,544th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Charles Mix County is 36.0 years, which is 7.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Charles Mix County is $64,038, which ranks #1,703 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 14.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 24.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8%.

The median home value in Charles Mix County is $170,600, 39.5% below the national median. Renters in Charles Mix County pay a median gross rent of $704 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Charles Mix County, 25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 82.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.2 min.

Charles Mix County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 63.7% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (27.0%) and Two or More Races (5.5%).

All data for Charles Mix 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.