Tripp County, South Dakota
Located in South Dakota, Tripp County has a population of 5,611 residents and a median age of 45.0 years, making it the #2,843 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 18.4%. The median home value is $132,900, and the median household income is $58,987, which is 22% below the national median.
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.
Population Trend
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
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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Housing
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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Education
In Tripp County, 17.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 47.4% below the national average, ranking #2,392 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Tripp County is 74.5 years. 19.0% of adults report poor or fair health and 16.2% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
22.9% of adults in Tripp County smoke , 41.2% are obese , and 22.0% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
21.4% of children in Tripp County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 36.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Tripp County is 66.3%. The mean commute time is 15.6 min, which is 43.6% below the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Tripp County voted Republican with a margin of 63.3%. The vote was 17.7% Dem / 81% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.5 toward Republicans .
Vote Share Over Time
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.