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
4th
Median Household Income $78,750 +4.8% #636 / 3,222
80th
Median Age 40.1 years +3.1% #2,099 / 3,222
35th
Median Home Value $135,600 -51.9% #2,449 / 3,222
24th
Median Gross Rent $725 -37.7% #2,614 / 3,222
19th
Poverty Rate 8.5% -32.2% #473 / 3,222
85th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.3%
Native Born
1.7%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$78,750 +4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #636 of 3,222
80th percentile
Per Capita Income
$36,781 −10.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,293 of 3,222
60th percentile
Poverty Rate
8.5% −32.2% vs nat'l
Rank #473 of 3,222
85th percentile
Unemployment Rate
0.6% −89.4% vs nat'l
Rank #53 of 3,222
98th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
21.3% −36.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,775 of 3,222
45th percentile
Mean Commute Time
22.9 min −17.2% vs nat'l
Rank #2,366 of 3,222
27th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$135,600 −51.9% vs nat'l
Rank #2,449 of 3,222
24th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$725 −37.7% vs nat'l
Rank #2,614 of 3,222
19th percentile
Homeownership Rate
78.6% +22.1% vs nat'l
Rank #849 of 3,222
74th percentile
78.6% Homeownership

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Health

94.7% of residents in Sanborn County have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.

94.7% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
94.7% +3.2% vs nat'l
Rank #792 of 3,222
75th percentile

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.