Corson County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46031 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,806 | — | #2,977 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $46,406 | -38.2% | #2,919 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 29.9 years | -23.1% | #3,179 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $69,800 | -75.2% | #3,194 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $496 | -57.4% | #3,173 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 44.2% | +251.2% | #3,182 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Corson County has a population of 3,806, making it the #2,977 most populous county in the US. The median age is 29.9 years, which is 23.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Corson County is $46,406, ranking #2,919 out of 3,222 counties — 38.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 44.2% and unemployment stands at 23.5%.
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The median home value in Corson County is $69,800 (-75.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $496/mo and the homeownership rate is 59.1%.
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83.1% of residents in Corson County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.4% below the national rate.
About Corson County, South Dakota
Corson County, South Dakota has a total population of 3,806, making it the 2,977th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Corson County is 29.9 years, which is 23.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Corson County is $46,406, which ranks #2,919 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 38.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 44.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 23.5%.
The median home value in Corson County is $69,800, 75.2% below the national median. Renters in Corson County pay a median gross rent of $496 per month. The homeownership rate is 59.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Corson County, 19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.8 min.
Corson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 66.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (29.9%) and Two or More Races (3.0%).
All data for Corson 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.