Hamlin County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46057 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,373 | — | #2,784 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,101 | +15.9% | #368 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.8 years | -18.3% | #3,141 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $208,600 | -26.0% | #1,319 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $800 | -31.2% | #2,097 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.9% | -45.5% | #193 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hamlin County has a population of 6,373, making it the #2,784 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.8 years, which is 18.3% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hamlin County is $87,101, ranking #368 out of 3,222 counties — 15.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.9% and unemployment stands at 0.5%.
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The median home value in Hamlin County is $208,600 (-26.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $800/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.0%.
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92.3% of residents in Hamlin County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.
About Hamlin County, South Dakota
Hamlin County, South Dakota has a total population of 6,373, making it the 2,784th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hamlin County is 31.8 years, which is 18.3% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hamlin County is $87,101, which ranks #368 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5%.
The median home value in Hamlin County is $208,600, 26.0% below the national median. Renters in Hamlin County pay a median gross rent of $800 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hamlin County, 24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.6 min.
Hamlin County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.9%) and Two or More Races (2.2%).
All data for Hamlin 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.