Haakon County, South Dakota
Located in South Dakota, Haakon County has a population of 1,722 residents and a median age of 47.9 years, making it the #3,143 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 7.7%. The median home value is $164,200, and the median household income is $65,625, which is 13% below the national median.
Demographics
Haakon County has a population of 1,722, making it the #3,143 most populous county in the US. The median age is 47.9 years, which is 23.1% above the national median.
Population Trend
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Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Haakon County is $65,625, ranking #1,577 out of 3,222 counties — 12.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.7% and unemployment stands at 0.0%.
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Housing
The median home value in Haakon County is $164,200 (-41.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $584/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.2%.
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Education
In Haakon County, 21.5% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 36.1% below the national average, ranking #1,723 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Haakon County is 80.1 years. 14.7% of adults report poor or fair health and 10.4% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.7% of adults in Haakon County smoke , 35.9% are obese , and 21.4% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
12.8% of children in Haakon County live in poverty .
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Haakon County is 82.4%. The mean commute time is 22.1 min, which is 20.0% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Haakon County voted Republican with a margin of 79.9%. The vote was 9.3% Dem / 89.2% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted +1.1 toward Democrats .
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About Haakon County, South Dakota
Haakon County, South Dakota has a total population of 1,722, making it the 3,143rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Haakon County is 47.9 years, which is 23.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Haakon County is $65,625, which ranks #1,577 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 12.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.7%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%.
The median home value in Haakon County is $164,200, 41.8% below the national median. Renters in Haakon County pay a median gross rent of $584 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Haakon County, 21.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.1 min.
Haakon County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.0% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (6.3%) and Other (non-Hispanic) (1.4%).
All data for Haakon 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.