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 | |
| Median Household Income | $65,026 | -13.5% | #1,630 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.7 years | +7.2% | #1,608 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $136,600 | -51.5% | #2,431 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $926 | -20.4% | #1,303 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 14.9% | +18.4% | #1,931 / 3,222 | |
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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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%.
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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%.
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89.4% of residents in Walworth County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.5% below the national rate.
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.