Grant County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46051 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 7,563 | — | #2,684 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,028 | -0.2% | #839 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.5 years | +14.4% | #835 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $171,000 | -39.3% | #1,791 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $763 | -34.4% | #2,392 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.1% | #1,153 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Grant County has a population of 7,563, making it the #2,684 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Grant County is $75,028, ranking #839 out of 3,222 counties — 0.2% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 2.7%.
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The median home value in Grant County is $171,000 (-39.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $763/mo and the homeownership rate is 75.6%.
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92.2% of residents in Grant County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
About Grant County, South Dakota
Grant County, South Dakota has a total population of 7,563, making it the 2,684th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Grant County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Grant County is $75,028, which ranks #839 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.2% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7%.
The median home value in Grant County is $171,000, 39.3% below the national median. Renters in Grant County pay a median gross rent of $763 per month. The homeownership rate is 75.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Grant County, 25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 24.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.0 min.
Grant County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.3% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (7.4%) and Two or More Races (1.9%).
All data for Grant 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.