Douglas County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46043 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,828 | — | #3,045 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $86,442 | +15.0% | #392 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.0 years | +8.0% | #1,508 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,900 | -40.8% | #1,871 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $877 | -24.6% | #1,570 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.0% | -12.3% | #1,016 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Douglas County has a population of 2,828, making it the #3,045 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Douglas County is $86,442, ranking #392 out of 3,222 counties — 15.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.0% and unemployment stands at 0.5%.
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The median home value in Douglas County is $166,900 (-40.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $877/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.7%.
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84.0% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.4% below the national rate.
About Douglas County, South Dakota
Douglas County, South Dakota has a total population of 2,828, making it the 3,045th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Douglas County is 42.0 years, which is 8.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Douglas County is $86,442, which ranks #392 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5%.
The median home value in Douglas County is $166,900, 40.8% below the national median. Renters in Douglas County pay a median gross rent of $877 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Douglas County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 84.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.8 min.
Douglas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.0%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Douglas 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.