Harding County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46063 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 1,148 #3,180 / 3,222
1th
Median Household Income $80,441 +7.0% #567 / 3,222
82th
Median Age 46.3 years +19.0% #558 / 3,222
83th
Median Home Value $166,100 -41.1% #1,887 / 3,222
41th
Median Gross Rent $521 -55.2% #3,153 / 3,222
2th
Poverty Rate 6.3% -49.8% #142 / 3,222
96th

Demographics

Harding County has a population of 1,148, making it the #3,180 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.0%
Native Born
1.0%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Harding County is $80,441, ranking #567 out of 3,222 counties — 7.0% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.3% and unemployment stands at 0.9%.

Median Household Income
$80,441 +7.0% vs nat'l
Rank #567 of 3,222
82th percentile
Per Capita Income
$45,756 +10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #369 of 3,222
89th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.3% −49.8% vs nat'l
Rank #142 of 3,222
96th percentile
Unemployment Rate
0.9% −83.7% vs nat'l
Rank #82 of 3,222
97th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.4% −9.8% vs nat'l
Rank #735 of 3,222
77th percentile
Mean Commute Time
20.0 min −27.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,822 of 3,222
12th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Harding County is $166,100 (-41.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $521/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.5%.

Median Home Value
$166,100 −41.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,887 of 3,222
41th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$521 −55.2% vs nat'l
Rank #3,153 of 3,222
2th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.5% +18.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,264 of 3,222
61th percentile
76.5% Homeownership

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Health

97.2% of residents in Harding County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% above the national rate.

97.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
97.2% +6.0% vs nat'l
Rank #64 of 3,222
98th percentile

About Harding County, South Dakota

Harding County, South Dakota has a total population of 1,148, making it the 3,180th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Harding County is 46.3 years, which is 19.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Harding County is $80,441, which ranks #567 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 7.0% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.9%.

The median home value in Harding County is $166,100, 41.1% below the national median. Renters in Harding County pay a median gross rent of $521 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Harding County, 30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 97.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.0 min.

Harding County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 91.2% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).

All data for Harding 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.