Davison County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46035 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,952 | — | #1,882 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,208 | -11.9% | #1,509 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.6 years | +1.8% | #2,245 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $205,800 | -27.0% | #1,350 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $847 | -27.2% | #1,772 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -11.4% | #1,058 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Davison County has a population of 19,952, making it the #1,882 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Davison County is $66,208, ranking #1,509 out of 3,222 counties — 11.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 0.9%.
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The median home value in Davison County is $205,800 (-27.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $847/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.5%.
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92.0% of residents in Davison County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.3% above the national rate.
About Davison County, South Dakota
Davison County, South Dakota has a total population of 19,952, making it the 1,882nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Davison County is 39.6 years, which is 1.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Davison County is $66,208, which ranks #1,509 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9%.
The median home value in Davison County is $205,800, 27.0% below the national median. Renters in Davison County pay a median gross rent of $847 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Davison County, 22.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 32.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.3 min.
Davison County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 88.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.1%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (3.1%).
All data for Davison 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.