Edmunds County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46045 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 4,048 #2,958 / 3,222
8th
Median Household Income $81,630 +8.6% #517 / 3,222
84th
Median Age 44.0 years +13.1% #946 / 3,222
71th
Median Home Value $163,300 -42.1% #1,955 / 3,222
39th
Median Gross Rent $992 -14.7% #1,022 / 3,222
68th
Poverty Rate 9.9% -21.2% #780 / 3,222
76th

Demographics

Edmunds County has a population of 4,048, making it the #2,958 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.7%
Native Born
2.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Edmunds County is $81,630, ranking #517 out of 3,222 counties — 8.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 1.1%.

Median Household Income
$81,630 +8.6% vs nat'l
Rank #517 of 3,222
84th percentile
Per Capita Income
$44,076 +6.8% vs nat'l
Rank #474 of 3,222
85th percentile
Poverty Rate
9.9% −21.2% vs nat'l
Rank #780 of 3,222
76th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.1% −79.3% vs nat'l
Rank #112 of 3,222
97th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.2% −16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #904 of 3,222
72th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.5 min −22.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,627 of 3,222
18th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Edmunds County is $163,300 (-42.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $992/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.1%.

Median Home Value
$163,300 −42.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,955 of 3,222
39th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$992 −14.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,022 of 3,222
68th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.1% +25.9% vs nat'l
Rank #465 of 3,222
86th percentile
81.1% Homeownership

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Health

95.6% of residents in Edmunds County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.2% above the national rate.

95.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.6% +4.2% vs nat'l
Rank #416 of 3,222
87th percentile

About Edmunds County, South Dakota

Edmunds County, South Dakota has a total population of 4,048, making it the 2,958th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Edmunds County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Edmunds County is $81,630, which ranks #517 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1%.

The median home value in Edmunds County is $163,300, 42.1% below the national median. Renters in Edmunds County pay a median gross rent of $992 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Edmunds County, 28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.5 min.

Edmunds County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.8% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.7%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).

All data for Edmunds 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.