Day County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46037 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,437 | — | #2,858 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,033 | -12.1% | #1,535 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.8 years | +15.2% | #776 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $173,600 | -38.4% | #1,730 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $660 | -43.3% | #2,906 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.8% | +17.6% | #1,918 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Day County has a population of 5,437, making it the #2,858 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Day County is $66,033, ranking #1,535 out of 3,222 counties — 12.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.8% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Day County is $173,600 (-38.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $660/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.6%.
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91.5% of residents in Day County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.2% below the national rate.
About Day County, South Dakota
Day County, South Dakota has a total population of 5,437, making it the 2,858th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Day County is 44.8 years, which is 15.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Day County is $66,033, which ranks #1,535 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Day County is $173,600, 38.4% below the national median. Renters in Day County pay a median gross rent of $660 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Day County, 22.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.5% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.5 min.
Day County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.0% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (9.8%) and Two or More Races (4.2%).
All data for Day 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.