McCook County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46087 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 5,751 #2,833 / 3,222
12th
Median Household Income $83,852 +11.6% #455 / 3,222
86th
Median Age 39.5 years +1.5% #2,274 / 3,222
29th
Median Home Value $230,100 -18.4% #1,079 / 3,222
66th
Median Gross Rent $945 -18.7% #1,197 / 3,222
63th
Poverty Rate 6.8% -46.0% #188 / 3,222
94th

Demographics

McCook County has a population of 5,751, making it the #2,833 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.4%
Native Born
1.6%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in McCook County is $83,852, ranking #455 out of 3,222 counties — 11.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 6.8% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.

Median Household Income
$83,852 +11.6% vs nat'l
Rank #455 of 3,222
86th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,288 −7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,051 of 3,222
67th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.8% −46.0% vs nat'l
Rank #188 of 3,222
94th percentile
Unemployment Rate
1.8% −65.2% vs nat'l
Rank #246 of 3,222
92th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.9% −11.2% vs nat'l
Rank #771 of 3,222
76th percentile
Mean Commute Time
27.9 min +1.2% vs nat'l
Rank #1,278 of 3,222
60th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in McCook County is $230,100 (-18.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $945/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.5%.

Median Home Value
$230,100 −18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,079 of 3,222
66th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$945 −18.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,197 of 3,222
63th percentile
Homeownership Rate
79.5% +23.4% vs nat'l
Rank #718 of 3,222
78th percentile
79.5% Homeownership

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Health

92.2% of residents in McCook County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.

92.2% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
92.2% +0.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,628 of 3,222
49th percentile

About McCook County, South Dakota

McCook County, South Dakota has a total population of 5,751, making it the 2,833rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in McCook County is 39.5 years, which is 1.5% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in McCook County is $83,852, which ranks #455 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.

The median home value in McCook County is $230,100, 18.4% below the national median. Renters in McCook County pay a median gross rent of $945 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In McCook County, 29.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 11.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 92.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.9 min.

McCook County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.6%) and Two or More Races (2.7%).

All data for McCook 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.