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
83th
Median Household Income $74,517 -0.8% #867 / 3,222
73th
Median Age 40.1 years +3.1% #2,098 / 3,222
35th
Median Home Value $302,200 +7.2% #615 / 3,222
81th
Median Gross Rent $1,120 -3.7% #675 / 3,222
79th
Poverty Rate 11.2% -11.4% #1,053 / 3,222
67th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

97.5%
Native Born
2.5%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$74,517 −0.8% vs nat'l
Rank #867 of 3,222
73th percentile
Per Capita Income
$42,302 +2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #612 of 3,222
81th percentile
Poverty Rate
11.2% −11.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,053 of 3,222
67th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.1% −42.0% vs nat'l
Rank #710 of 3,222
78th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
34.6% +2.8% vs nat'l
Rank #482 of 3,222
85th percentile
Mean Commute Time
21.3 min −22.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,654 of 3,222
18th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$302,200 +7.2% vs nat'l
Rank #615 of 3,222
81th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,120 −3.7% vs nat'l
Rank #675 of 3,222
79th percentile
Homeownership Rate
69.3% +7.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,372 of 3,222
26th percentile
69.3% Homeownership

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Health

89.8% of residents in Pennington County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.1% below the national rate.

89.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.8% −2.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,195 of 3,222
32th percentile

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.