Perkins County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46105 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,001 | — | #3,033 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $66,908 | -11.0% | #1,442 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.0 years | +13.1% | #947 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $114,600 | -59.3% | #2,773 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $738 | -36.5% | #2,542 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 13.7% | +8.9% | #1,688 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Perkins County has a population of 3,001, making it the #3,033 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Perkins County is $66,908, ranking #1,442 out of 3,222 counties — 11.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 13.7% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Perkins County is $114,600 (-59.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $738/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.4%.
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89.3% of residents in Perkins County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.6% below the national rate.
About Perkins County, South Dakota
Perkins County, South Dakota has a total population of 3,001, making it the 3,033rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Perkins County is 44.0 years, which is 13.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Perkins County is $66,908, which ranks #1,442 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 11.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 13.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Perkins County is $114,600, 59.3% below the national median. Renters in Perkins County pay a median gross rent of $738 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Perkins County, 24.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 26.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.9 min.
Perkins County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.0% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (4.8%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (1.2%).
All data for Perkins 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.