Moody County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46101 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 6,397 #2,781 / 3,222
14th
Median Household Income $78,427 +4.4% #652 / 3,222
80th
Median Age 40.8 years +4.9% #1,878 / 3,222
42th
Median Home Value $226,500 -19.7% #1,117 / 3,222
65th
Median Gross Rent $758 -34.8% #2,429 / 3,222
24th
Poverty Rate 11.6% -7.6% #1,171 / 3,222
64th

Demographics

Moody County has a population of 6,397, making it the #2,781 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

95.9%
Native Born
4.1%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Moody County is $78,427, ranking #652 out of 3,222 counties — 4.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 2.8%.

Median Household Income
$78,427 +4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #652 of 3,222
80th percentile
Per Capita Income
$35,998 −12.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,418 of 3,222
56th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.6% −7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #1,171 of 3,222
64th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.8% −47.4% vs nat'l
Rank #579 of 3,222
82th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
30.4% −9.7% vs nat'l
Rank #733 of 3,222
77th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.6 min −21.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,602 of 3,222
19th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Moody County is $226,500 (-19.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $758/mo and the homeownership rate is 73.5%.

Median Home Value
$226,500 −19.7% vs nat'l
Rank #1,117 of 3,222
65th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$758 −34.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,429 of 3,222
24th percentile
Homeownership Rate
73.5% +14.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,800 of 3,222
44th percentile
73.5% Homeownership

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Health

89.0% of residents in Moody County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.

89.0% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.0% −2.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,360 of 3,222
27th percentile

About Moody County, South Dakota

Moody County, South Dakota has a total population of 6,397, making it the 2,781st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Moody County is 40.8 years, which is 4.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Moody County is $78,427, which ranks #652 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8%.

The median home value in Moody County is $226,500, 19.7% below the national median. Renters in Moody County pay a median gross rent of $758 per month. The homeownership rate is 73.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Moody County, 30.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 9.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.6 min.

Moody County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.9% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (12.4%) and Two or More Races (5.9%).

All data for Moody 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.