Todd County, South Dakota
Located in South Dakota, Todd County has a population of 9,244 residents and a median age of 25.5 years, making it the #2,547 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 48.4%. The median home value is $53,900, and the median household income is $42,075, which is 44% below the national median.
Demographics
Todd County has a population of 9,244, making it the #2,547 most populous county in the US. The median age is 25.5 years, which is 34.4% below the national median.
Population Trend
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Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Todd County is $42,075, ranking #3,028 out of 3,222 counties — 44.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 48.4% and unemployment stands at 18.6%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
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Housing
The median home value in Todd County is $53,900 (-80.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $532/mo and the homeownership rate is 46.3%.
Median Home Value Trend
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Education
In Todd County, 16.6% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 50.9% below the national average, ranking #2,580 out of 3,222 counties.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
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Life expectancy in Todd County is 58.8 years. 33.2% of adults report poor or fair health and 13.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
33.8% of adults in Todd County smoke , 44.3% are obese , and 17.5% report excessive drinking.
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Safety
The homicide rate in Todd County is 24.5 per 100,000 and the suicide rate is 70.5 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 80.6 per 100,000.
Homicide Rate Trend
Families & Children
37.9% of children in Todd County live in poverty and the infant mortality rate is 15.4 per 1,000 live births. The teen birth rate is 61.5 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
Infant Mortality Trend
Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Todd County is 42.6%. The mean commute time is 18.6 min, which is 32.6% below the national average.
Voter Turnout Trend
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In the 2024 presidential election, Todd County voted Democratic with a margin of 50.4%. The vote was 73.8% Dem / 23.4% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 5.9 toward Republicans .
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About Todd County, South Dakota
Todd County, South Dakota has a total population of 9,244, making it the 2,547th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Todd County is 25.5 years, which is 34.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Todd County is $42,075, which ranks #3,028 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 44.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 48.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 18.6%.
The median home value in Todd County is $53,900, 80.9% below the national median. Renters in Todd County pay a median gross rent of $532 per month. The homeownership rate is 46.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Todd County, 16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 50.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 77.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.6 min.
Todd County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is American Indian (non-Hispanic) at 81.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (8.1%) and Two or More Races (4.1%).
All data for Todd 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.