Sanborn County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46111 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,384 | — | #3,084 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $78,750 | +4.8% | #636 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 40.1 years | +3.1% | #2,099 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $135,600 | -51.9% | #2,449 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $725 | -37.7% | #2,614 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 8.5% | -32.2% | #473 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Sanborn County has a population of 2,384, making it the #3,084 most populous county in the US. The median age is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median.
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The median household income in Sanborn County is $78,750, ranking #636 out of 3,222 counties — 4.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 8.5% and unemployment stands at 0.6%.
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The median home value in Sanborn County is $135,600 (-51.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $725/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.6%.
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94.7% of residents in Sanborn County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
About Sanborn County, South Dakota
Sanborn County, South Dakota has a total population of 2,384, making it the 3,084th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Sanborn County is 40.1 years, which is 3.1% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Sanborn County is $78,750, which ranks #636 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 4.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 8.5%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6%.
The median home value in Sanborn County is $135,600, 51.9% below the national median. Renters in Sanborn County pay a median gross rent of $725 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Sanborn County, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.7% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.9 min.
Sanborn County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 90.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.2%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.3%).
All data for Sanborn 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.