Dewey County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46041 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,205 | — | #2,882 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,104 | -28.0% | #2,525 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 27.7 years | -28.8% | #3,202 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $69,600 | -75.3% | #3,197 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $692 | -40.5% | #2,769 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 33.0% | +162.2% | #3,120 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Dewey County has a population of 5,205, making it the #2,882 most populous county in the US. The median age is 27.7 years, which is 28.8% below the national median.
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The median household income in Dewey County is $54,104, ranking #2,525 out of 3,222 counties — 28.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 33.0% and unemployment stands at 13.9%.
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The median home value in Dewey County is $69,600 (-75.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $692/mo and the homeownership rate is 61.2%.
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78.8% of residents in Dewey County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.1% below the national rate.
About Dewey County, South Dakota
Dewey County, South Dakota has a total population of 5,205, making it the 2,882nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Dewey County is 27.7 years, which is 28.8% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Dewey County is $54,104, which ranks #2,525 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 33.0%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 13.9%.
The median home value in Dewey County is $69,600, 75.3% below the national median. Renters in Dewey County pay a median gross rent of $692 per month. The homeownership rate is 61.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Dewey County, 18.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.6 min.
Dewey County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 73.8% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (21.0%) and Two or More Races (3.6%).
All data for Dewey 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.