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
14th
Median Household Income $87,101 +15.9% #368 / 3,222
89th
Median Age 31.8 years -18.3% #3,141 / 3,222
3th
Median Home Value $208,600 -26.0% #1,319 / 3,222
59th
Median Gross Rent $800 -31.2% #2,097 / 3,222
35th
Poverty Rate 6.9% -45.5% #193 / 3,222
94th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.1%
Native Born
3.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$87,101 +15.9% vs nat'l
Rank #368 of 3,222
89th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,106 −5.2% vs nat'l
Rank #932 of 3,222
71th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.9% −45.5% vs nat'l
Rank #193 of 3,222
94th percentile
Unemployment Rate
0.5% −90.5% vs nat'l
Rank #50 of 3,222
98th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.5% −27.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,298 of 3,222
60th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.6 min −14.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,226 of 3,222
31th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$208,600 −26.0% vs nat'l
Rank #1,319 of 3,222
59th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$800 −31.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,097 of 3,222
35th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.0% +27.3% vs nat'l
Rank #367 of 3,222
89th percentile
82.0% Homeownership

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Health

92.3% of residents in Hamlin County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.7% above the national rate.

92.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.3% +0.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,589 of 3,222
51th percentile

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.