Meade County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46093 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,546 | — | #1,463 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,790 | -0.5% | #858 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.3 years | -4.1% | #2,707 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $310,900 | +10.3% | #571 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,264 | +8.7% | #459 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.1% | -43.7% | #227 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Meade County has a population of 30,546, making it the #1,463 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Meade County is $74,790, ranking #858 out of 3,222 counties — 0.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 7.1% and unemployment stands at 2.9%.
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The median home value in Meade County is $310,900 (+10.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,264/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.9%.
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90.6% of residents in Meade County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Meade County, South Dakota
Meade County, South Dakota has a total population of 30,546, making it the 1,463rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Meade County is 37.3 years, which is 4.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Meade County is $74,790, which ranks #858 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 7.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9%.
The median home value in Meade County is $310,900, 10.3% above the national median. Renters in Meade County pay a median gross rent of $1,264 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Meade County, 27.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 17.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.1 min.
Meade County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 85.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (5.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.9%).
All data for Meade 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.