Roberts County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46109 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 10,221 | — | #2,466 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,130 | -13.3% | #1,622 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 38.5 years | -1.0% | #2,488 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $154,500 | -45.2% | #2,164 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $658 | -43.4% | #2,913 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.7% | +24.8% | #2,074 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Roberts County has a population of 10,221, making it the #2,466 most populous county in the US. The median age is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median.
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The median household income in Roberts County is $65,130, ranking #1,622 out of 3,222 counties — 13.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.7% and unemployment stands at 6.0%.
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The median home value in Roberts County is $154,500 (-45.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $658/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.2%.
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81.8% of residents in Roberts County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.8% below the national rate.
About Roberts County, South Dakota
Roberts County, South Dakota has a total population of 10,221, making it the 2,466th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Roberts County is 38.5 years, which is 1.0% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Roberts County is $65,130, which ranks #1,622 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%.
The median home value in Roberts County is $154,500, 45.2% below the national median. Renters in Roberts County pay a median gross rent of $658 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Roberts County, 18.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 44.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.3 min.
Roberts County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 56.5% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (34.5%) and Two or More Races (5.2%).
All data for Roberts 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.