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 | |
| Median Household Income | $80,441 | +7.0% | #567 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.3 years | +19.0% | #558 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $166,100 | -41.1% | #1,887 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $521 | -55.2% | #3,153 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.3% | -49.8% | #142 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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97.2% of residents in Harding County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.0% above the national rate.
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.