Yankton County, South Dakota
SD · FIPS 46135 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,414 | — | #1,714 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $72,821 | -3.1% | #986 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.5 years | +9.3% | #1,357 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $225,900 | -19.9% | #1,123 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $781 | -32.8% | #2,257 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.9% | -5.4% | #1,256 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Yankton County has a population of 23,414, making it the #1,714 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Yankton County is $72,821, ranking #986 out of 3,222 counties — 3.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.9% and unemployment stands at 1.4%.
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The median home value in Yankton County is $225,900 (-19.9% vs national). Renters pay a median of $781/mo and the homeownership rate is 72.7%.
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94.4% of residents in Yankton County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.9% above the national rate.
About Yankton County, South Dakota
Yankton County, South Dakota has a total population of 23,414, making it the 1,714th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Yankton County is 42.5 years, which is 9.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Yankton County is $72,821, which ranks #986 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4%.
The median home value in Yankton County is $225,900, 19.9% below the national median. Renters in Yankton County pay a median gross rent of $781 per month. The homeownership rate is 72.7%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Yankton County, 31.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 6.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 16.8 min.
Yankton County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 86.9% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (5.9%) and Two or More Races (3.3%).
All data for Yankton 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.