Mellette County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46095 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,943 | — | #3,126 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $54,076 | -28.0% | #2,529 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.5 years | -3.6% | #2,680 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $84,100 | -70.2% | #3,139 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $708 | -39.1% | #2,711 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 41.7% | +231.2% | #3,167 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mellette County has a population of 1,943, making it the #3,126 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Mellette County is $54,076, ranking #2,529 out of 3,222 counties — 28.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 41.7% and unemployment stands at 12.5%.
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The median home value in Mellette County is $84,100 (-70.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $708/mo and the homeownership rate is 60.4%.
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75.0% of residents in Mellette County have health insurance coverage, which is 18.2% below the national rate.
About Mellette County, South Dakota
Mellette County, South Dakota has a total population of 1,943, making it the 3,126th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mellette County is 37.5 years, which is 3.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mellette County is $54,076, which ranks #2,529 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 28.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 41.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 12.5%.
The median home value in Mellette County is $84,100, 70.2% below the national median. Renters in Mellette County pay a median gross rent of $708 per month. The homeownership rate is 60.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mellette County, 19.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 43.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 75.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.8 min.
Mellette County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 56.0% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (34.7%) and Two or More Races (7.5%).
All data for Mellette 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.