Turner County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46125 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,882 | — | #2,572 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $75,771 | +0.8% | #791 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.2 years | +5.9% | #1,756 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $222,900 | -20.9% | #1,158 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $742 | -36.2% | #2,521 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 9.3% | -26.0% | #653 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Turner County has a population of 8,882, making it the #2,572 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Turner County is $75,771, ranking #791 out of 3,222 counties — 0.8% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.3% and unemployment stands at 2.1%.
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The median home value in Turner County is $222,900 (-20.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $742/mo and the homeownership rate is 79.0%.
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93.0% of residents in Turner County have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Turner County, South Dakota
Turner County, South Dakota has a total population of 8,882, making it the 2,572nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Turner County is 41.2 years, which is 5.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Turner County is $75,771, which ranks #791 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 0.8% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1%.
The median home value in Turner County is $222,900, 20.9% below the national median. Renters in Turner County pay a median gross rent of $742 per month. The homeownership rate is 79.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Turner County, 27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.0% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 27.7 min.
Turner County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 93.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (3.5%) and Two or More Races (2.0%).
All data for Turner 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.