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
5th
Median Household Income $86,442 +15.0% #392 / 3,222
88th
Median Age 42.0 years +8.0% #1,508 / 3,222
53th
Median Home Value $166,900 -40.8% #1,871 / 3,222
42th
Median Gross Rent $877 -24.6% #1,570 / 3,222
51th
Poverty Rate 11.0% -12.3% #1,016 / 3,222
68th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.0%
Native Born
3.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$86,442 +15.0% vs nat'l
Rank #392 of 3,222
88th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,158 +4.6% vs nat'l
Rank #542 of 3,222
83th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.0% −12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,016 of 3,222
68th percentile
Unemployment Rate
0.5% −91.2% vs nat'l
Rank #47 of 3,222
99th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.9% −26.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,232 of 3,222
62th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.8 min −24.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,738 of 3,222
15th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$166,900 −40.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,871 of 3,222
42th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$877 −24.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,570 of 3,222
51th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.7% +19.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,221 of 3,222
62th percentile
76.7% Homeownership

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Health

84.0% of residents in Douglas County have health insurance coverage, which is 8.4% below the national rate.

84.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
84.0% −8.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,959 of 3,222
8th percentile

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.