Spink County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46115 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,219 | — | #2,795 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $70,139 | -6.7% | #1,189 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.5 years | +17.0% | #673 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $123,300 | -56.3% | #2,605 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $734 | -36.9% | #2,565 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.1% | -20.2% | #803 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Spink County has a population of 6,219, making it the #2,795 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Spink County is $70,139, ranking #1,189 out of 3,222 counties — 6.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 10.1% and unemployment stands at 1.3%.
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The median home value in Spink County is $123,300 (-56.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $734/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.
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90.6% of residents in Spink County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.2% below the national rate.
About Spink County, South Dakota
Spink County, South Dakota has a total population of 6,219, making it the 2,795th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Spink County is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Spink County is $70,139, which ranks #1,189 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 6.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 10.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3%.
The median home value in Spink County is $123,300, 56.3% below the national median. Renters in Spink County pay a median gross rent of $734 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Spink County, 28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 90.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.4 min.
Spink County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 92.6% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (2.8%) and Two or More Races (2.6%).
All data for Spink 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.