Lyman County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46085 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,724 | — | #2,983 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,143 | -10.7% | #1,420 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.1 years | -7.2% | #2,869 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $165,800 | -41.2% | #1,895 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $651 | -44.0% | #2,931 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 23.7% | +87.7% | #2,932 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lyman County has a population of 3,724, making it the #2,983 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median.
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The median household income in Lyman County is $67,143, ranking #1,420 out of 3,222 counties — 10.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 23.7% and unemployment stands at 4.0%.
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The median home value in Lyman County is $165,800 (-41.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $651/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.9%.
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78.7% of residents in Lyman County have health insurance coverage, which is 14.2% below the national rate.
About Lyman County, South Dakota
Lyman County, South Dakota has a total population of 3,724, making it the 2,983rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lyman County is 36.1 years, which is 7.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lyman County is $67,143, which ranks #1,420 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 10.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 23.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0%.
The median home value in Lyman County is $165,800, 41.2% below the national median. Renters in Lyman County pay a median gross rent of $651 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lyman County, 24.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 27.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 78.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.1 min.
Lyman County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 57.1% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (39.3%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Lyman 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.