Potter County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46107 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,388 | — | #3,083 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,045 | -4.1% | #1,045 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 49.9 years | +28.3% | #232 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $121,300 | -57.0% | #2,648 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,008 | -13.3% | #970 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.2% | -51.0% | #124 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Potter County has a population of 2,388, making it the #3,083 most populous county in the US. The median age is 49.9 years, which is 28.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Potter County is $72,045, ranking #1,045 out of 3,222 counties — 4.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 6.2% and unemployment stands at 2.6%.
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The median home value in Potter County is $121,300 (-57.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,008/mo and the homeownership rate is 81.5%.
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95.7% of residents in Potter County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.
About Potter County, South Dakota
Potter County, South Dakota has a total population of 2,388, making it the 3,083rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Potter County is 49.9 years, which is 28.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Potter County is $72,045, which ranks #1,045 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 6.2%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6%.
The median home value in Potter County is $121,300, 57.0% below the national median. Renters in Potter County pay a median gross rent of $1,008 per month. The homeownership rate is 81.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Potter County, 27.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.6 min.
Potter County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.3% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (2.5%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.5%).
All data for Potter 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.