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 | |
| Median Household Income | $83,852 | +11.6% | #455 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 39.5 years | +1.5% | #2,274 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $230,100 | -18.4% | #1,079 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $945 | -18.7% | #1,197 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.8% | -46.0% | #188 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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92.2% of residents in McCook County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.6% above the national rate.
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.