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 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,427 | +4.4% | #652 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.8 years | +4.9% | #1,878 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $226,500 | -19.7% | #1,117 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $758 | -34.8% | #2,429 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -7.6% | #1,171 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.0% of residents in Moody County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% below the national rate.
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.