Fall River County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46047 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,258 | — | #2,719 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,917 | -9.6% | #1,350 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.3 years | +42.2% | #55 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $193,200 | -31.5% | #1,479 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $931 | -19.9% | #1,274 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% | +31.5% | #2,230 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Fall River County has a population of 7,258, making it the #2,719 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.3 years, which is 42.2% above the national median.
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The median household income in Fall River County is $67,917, ranking #1,350 out of 3,222 counties — 9.6% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.6% and unemployment stands at 2.5%.
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The median home value in Fall River County is $193,200 (-31.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $931/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.4%.
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86.8% of residents in Fall River County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% below the national rate.
About Fall River County, South Dakota
Fall River County, South Dakota has a total population of 7,258, making it the 2,719th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Fall River County is 55.3 years, which is 42.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Fall River County is $67,917, which ranks #1,350 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.6% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5%.
The median home value in Fall River County is $193,200, 31.5% below the national median. Renters in Fall River County pay a median gross rent of $931 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Fall River County, 29.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 86.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.6 min.
Fall River County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 83.9% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (5.1%) and Two or More Races (4.7%).
All data for Fall River 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.