Stanley County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 3,015 #3,032 / 3,222
6th
Median Household Income $87,712 +16.7% #358 / 3,222
89th
Median Age 44.5 years +14.4% #836 / 3,222
74th
Median Home Value $203,500 -27.8% #1,368 / 3,222
57th
Median Gross Rent $952 -18.1% #1,172 / 3,222
64th
Poverty Rate 5.1% -59.7% #46 / 3,222
99th

Demographics

Stanley County has a population of 3,015, making it the #3,032 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

98.6%
Native Born
1.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Stanley County is $87,712, ranking #358 out of 3,222 counties — 16.7% above the national median. The poverty rate is 5.1% and unemployment stands at 0.5%.

Median Household Income
$87,712 +16.7% vs nat'l
Rank #358 of 3,222
89th percentile
Per Capita Income
$43,482 +5.4% vs nat'l
Rank #517 of 3,222
84th percentile
Poverty Rate
5.1% −59.7% vs nat'l
Rank #46 of 3,222
99th percentile
Unemployment Rate
0.5% −90.9% vs nat'l
Rank #48 of 3,222
99th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.2% −16.2% vs nat'l
Rank #905 of 3,222
72th percentile
Mean Commute Time
19.3 min −30.0% vs nat'l
Rank #2,890 of 3,222
10th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Stanley County is $203,500 (-27.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $952/mo and the homeownership rate is 83.1%.

Median Home Value
$203,500 −27.8% vs nat'l
Rank #1,368 of 3,222
57th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$952 −18.1% vs nat'l
Rank #1,172 of 3,222
64th percentile
Homeownership Rate
83.1% +29.0% vs nat'l
Rank #246 of 3,222
92th percentile
83.1% Homeownership

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Health

96.6% of residents in Stanley County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.

96.6% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
96.6% +5.3% vs nat'l
Rank #150 of 3,222
95th percentile

About Stanley County, South Dakota

Stanley County, South Dakota has a total population of 3,015, making it the 3,032nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Stanley County is 44.5 years, which is 14.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Stanley County is $87,712, which ranks #358 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 16.7% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 5.1%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5%.

The median home value in Stanley County is $203,500, 27.8% below the national median. Renters in Stanley County pay a median gross rent of $952 per month. The homeownership rate is 83.1%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Stanley County, 28.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 16.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.3 min.

Stanley County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 87.9% of the population, followed by Two or More Races (6.4%) and American Indian (non-Hispanic) (2.6%).

All data for Stanley 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.