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
7th
Median Household Income $81,071 +7.9% #539 / 3,222
83th
Median Age 38.3 years -1.5% #2,529 / 3,222
22th
Median Home Value $191,200 -32.2% #1,502 / 3,222
53th
Median Gross Rent $782 -32.8% #2,251 / 3,222
30th
Poverty Rate 7.0% -44.2% #213 / 3,222
93th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$81,071 +7.9% vs nat'l
Rank #539 of 3,222
83th percentile
Per Capita Income
$37,423 −9.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,199 of 3,222
63th percentile
Poverty Rate
7.0% −44.2% vs nat'l
Rank #213 of 3,222
93th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.8% −66.1% vs nat'l
Rank #235 of 3,222
93th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.5% −33.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,575 of 3,222
51th percentile
Mean Commute Time
23.1 min −16.3% vs nat'l
Rank #2,321 of 3,222
28th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$191,200 −32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,502 of 3,222
53th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$782 −32.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,251 of 3,222
30th percentile
Homeownership Rate
89.4% +38.8% vs nat'l
Rank #17 of 3,222
100th percentile
89.4% Homeownership

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Health

90.2% of residents in Hanson County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.6% below the national rate.

90.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
90.2% −1.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,117 of 3,222
34th percentile

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.