Clark County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46025 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 3,917 #2,970 / 3,222
8th
Median Household Income $70,726 -5.9% #1,145 / 3,222
64th
Median Age 40.3 years +3.6% #2,042 / 3,222
37th
Median Home Value $158,400 -43.8% #2,067 / 3,222
36th
Median Gross Rent $782 -32.8% #2,250 / 3,222
30th
Poverty Rate 10.9% -13.9% #981 / 3,222
70th

Demographics

Clark County has a population of 3,917, making it the #2,970 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.3%
Native Born
2.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Clark County is $70,726, ranking #1,145 out of 3,222 counties — 5.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.9% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.

Median Household Income
$70,726 −5.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,145 of 3,222
64th percentile
Per Capita Income
$34,226 −17.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,724 of 3,222
47th percentile
Poverty Rate
10.9% −13.9% vs nat'l
Rank #981 of 3,222
70th percentile
Unemployment Rate
4.0% −25.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,300 of 3,222
60th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
19.7% −41.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,046 of 3,222
37th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.4 min −18.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,449 of 3,222
24th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Clark County is $158,400 (-43.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 77.5%.

Median Home Value
$158,400 −43.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,067 of 3,222
36th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$782 −32.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,250 of 3,222
30th percentile
Homeownership Rate
77.5% +20.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,037 of 3,222
68th percentile
77.5% Homeownership

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Health

93.0% of residents in Clark County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.4% above the national rate.

93.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
93.0% +1.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,393 of 3,222
57th percentile

About Clark County, South Dakota

Clark County, South Dakota has a total population of 3,917, making it the 2,970th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Clark County is 40.3 years, which is 3.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Clark County is $70,726, which ranks #1,145 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 5.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.

The median home value in Clark County is $158,400, 43.8% below the national median. Renters in Clark County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 77.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Clark County, 19.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 41.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.4 min.

Clark County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.7% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.3%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).

All data for Clark 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.