Hanson County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46061 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,472 | — | #3,002 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,071 | +7.9% | #539 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.3 years | -1.5% | #2,529 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $191,200 | -32.2% | #1,502 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $782 | -32.8% | #2,251 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.0% | -44.2% | #213 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Hanson County has a population of 3,472, making it the #3,002 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Hanson County is $81,071, ranking #539 out of 3,222 counties — 7.9% above the national median. The poverty rate is 7.0% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Hanson County is $191,200 (-32.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $782/mo and the homeownership rate is 89.4%.
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90.2% of residents in Hanson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.
About Hanson County, South Dakota
Hanson County, South Dakota has a total population of 3,472, making it the 3,002nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Hanson County is 38.3 years, which is 1.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Hanson County is $81,071, which ranks #539 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.9% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.0%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Hanson County is $191,200, 32.2% below the national median. Renters in Hanson County pay a median gross rent of $782 per month. The homeownership rate is 89.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Hanson County, 22.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 33.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 23.1 min.
Hanson County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.5%) and Hispanic or Latino (1.4%).
All data for Hanson 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.