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
4th
Median Household Income $72,045 -4.1% #1,045 / 3,222
68th
Median Age 49.9 years +28.3% #232 / 3,222
93th
Median Home Value $121,300 -57.0% #2,648 / 3,222
18th
Median Gross Rent $1,008 -13.3% #970 / 3,222
70th
Poverty Rate 6.2% -51.0% #124 / 3,222
96th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.7%
Native Born
1.3%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$72,045 −4.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,045 of 3,222
68th percentile
Per Capita Income
$39,966 −3.1% vs nat'l
Rank #829 of 3,222
74th percentile
Poverty Rate
6.2% −51.0% vs nat'l
Rank #124 of 3,222
96th percentile
Unemployment Rate
2.6% −50.8% vs nat'l
Rank #492 of 3,222
85th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
27.2% −19.3% vs nat'l
Rank #993 of 3,222
69th percentile
Mean Commute Time
16.6 min −40.0% vs nat'l
Rank #3,094 of 3,222
4th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$121,300 −57.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,648 of 3,222
18th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,008 −13.3% vs nat'l
Rank #970 of 3,222
70th percentile
Homeownership Rate
81.5% +26.6% vs nat'l
Rank #417 of 3,222
87th percentile
81.5% Homeownership

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Health

95.7% of residents in Potter County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.4% above the national rate.

95.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
95.7% +4.4% vs nat'l
Rank #367 of 3,222
89th percentile

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.