Pennington County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46103 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 113,512 | — | #551 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $74,517 | -0.8% | #867 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,098 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $302,200 | +7.2% | #615 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,120 | -3.7% | #675 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.2% | -11.4% | #1,053 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Pennington County has a population of 113,512, making it the #551 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Pennington County is $74,517, ranking #867 out of 3,222 counties — 0.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.2% and unemployment stands at 3.1%.
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The median home value in Pennington County is $302,200 (+7.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,120/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.3%.
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89.8% of residents in Pennington County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.
About Pennington County, South Dakota
Pennington County, South Dakota has a total population of 113,512, making it the 551st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Pennington County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Pennington County is $74,517, which ranks #867 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.1%.
The median home value in Pennington County is $302,200, 7.2% above the national median. Renters in Pennington County pay a median gross rent of $1,120 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Pennington County, 34.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.8% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 21.3 min.
Pennington County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 77.8% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (7.5%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (6.0%).
All data for Pennington 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.