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 | |
| Median Household Income | $87,712 | +16.7% | #358 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.5 years | +14.4% | #836 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $203,500 | -27.8% | #1,368 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $952 | -18.1% | #1,172 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.1% | -59.7% | #46 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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96.6% of residents in Stanley County have health insurance coverage, which is 5.3% above the national rate.
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.