Walworth County, South Dakota

SD · FIPS 46129 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

Metric Value vs National Rank Percentile
Total Population 5,271 #2,871 / 3,222
11th
Median Household Income $65,026 -13.5% #1,630 / 3,222
49th
Median Age 41.7 years +7.2% #1,608 / 3,222
50th
Median Home Value $136,600 -51.5% #2,431 / 3,222
24th
Median Gross Rent $926 -20.4% #1,303 / 3,222
59th
Poverty Rate 14.9% +18.4% #1,931 / 3,222
40th

Demographics

Walworth County has a population of 5,271, making it the #2,871 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median.

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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

The median household income in Walworth County is $65,026, ranking #1,630 out of 3,222 counties — 13.5% below the national median. The poverty rate is 14.9% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.

Median Household Income
$65,026 −13.5% vs nat'l
Rank #1,630 of 3,222
49th percentile
Per Capita Income
$38,408 −6.9% vs nat'l
Rank #1,036 of 3,222
68th percentile
Poverty Rate
14.9% +18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,931 of 3,222
40th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.5% −34.4% vs nat'l
Rank #973 of 3,222
70th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.6% −12.3% vs nat'l
Rank #798 of 3,222
75th percentile
Mean Commute Time
18.2 min −34.1% vs nat'l
Rank #2,994 of 3,222
7th percentile

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Housing

The median home value in Walworth County is $136,600 (-51.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $926/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.2%.

Median Home Value
$136,600 −51.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,431 of 3,222
24th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$926 −20.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,303 of 3,222
59th percentile
Homeownership Rate
76.2% +18.4% vs nat'l
Rank #1,320 of 3,222
59th percentile
76.2% Homeownership

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Health

89.4% of residents in Walworth County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.

89.4% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
89.4% −2.5% vs nat'l
Rank #2,297 of 3,222
29th percentile

About Walworth County, South Dakota

Walworth County, South Dakota has a total population of 5,271, making it the 2,871st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Walworth County is 41.7 years, which is 7.2% above the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Walworth County is $65,026, which ranks #1,630 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 13.5% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 14.9%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.

The median home value in Walworth County is $136,600, 51.5% below the national median. Renters in Walworth County pay a median gross rent of $926 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.2%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Walworth County, 29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 12.3% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 89.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 18.2 min.

Walworth County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 78.2% of the population, followed by American Indian (non-Hispanic) (10.6%) and Two or More Races (9.5%).

All data for Walworth 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.