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
23th
Median Household Income $65,130 -13.3% #1,622 / 3,222
50th
Median Age 38.5 years -1.0% #2,488 / 3,222
23th
Median Home Value $154,500 -45.2% #2,164 / 3,222
33th
Median Gross Rent $658 -43.4% #2,913 / 3,222
9th
Poverty Rate 15.7% +24.8% #2,074 / 3,222
36th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.8%
Native Born
1.2%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$65,130 −13.3% vs nat'l
Rank #1,622 of 3,222
50th percentile
Per Capita Income
$32,107 −22.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,083 of 3,222
35th percentile
Poverty Rate
15.7% +24.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,074 of 3,222
36th percentile
Unemployment Rate
6.0% +12.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,531 of 3,222
21th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
18.6% −44.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,248 of 3,222
30th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.3 min −33.6% vs nat'l
Rank #2,980 of 3,222
8th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$154,500 −45.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,164 of 3,222
33th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$658 −43.4% vs nat'l
Rank #2,913 of 3,222
9th percentile
Homeownership Rate
71.2% +10.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,136 of 3,222
34th percentile
71.2% Homeownership

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Health

81.8% of residents in Roberts County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.8% below the national rate.

81.8% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
81.8% −10.8% vs nat'l
Rank #3,056 of 3,222
5th percentile

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.