Tripp County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46123 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,611 | — | #2,843 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $58,987 | -21.5% | #2,171 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.0 years | +15.7% | #750 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $132,900 | -52.9% | #2,481 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $820 | -29.5% | #1,962 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.4% | +46.4% | #2,514 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Tripp County has a population of 5,611, making it the #2,843 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Tripp County is $58,987, ranking #2,171 out of 3,222 counties — 21.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.4% and unemployment stands at 1.8%.
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The median home value in Tripp County is $132,900 (-52.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $820/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.4%.
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85.9% of residents in Tripp County have health insurance coverage, which is 6.3% below the national rate.
About Tripp County, South Dakota
Tripp County, South Dakota has a total population of 5,611, making it the 2,843rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Tripp County is 45.0 years, which is 15.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Tripp County is $58,987, which ranks #2,171 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8%.
The median home value in Tripp County is $132,900, 52.9% below the national median. Renters in Tripp County pay a median gross rent of $820 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.4%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Tripp County, 17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 85.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 15.6 min.
Tripp County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 79.9% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (13.7%) and Two or More Races (3.1%).
All data for Tripp 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.