Buffalo County, South Dakota

Total Population: 1,757

County Seat: Gann Valley

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Median Home Value

$108,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$47,000

Across all households

Median Age

26.2 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

7.0%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Am. Indian / Alaska Native73.4%
White (Non-Hispanic)21.2%
Hispanic or Latino3.3%
Two or More Races1.1%
Other Race1.0%

Under 18 Years

36.3%

65 Years and Over

9.3%

Male

54.6%

Female

45.4%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

42.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

85.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

7.0%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.5%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$47,000

Mean Household Income

$54,977

Per Capita Income

$17,408

Unemployment Rate (16+)

9.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

59.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

22.4%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$108,000

Median Rent

$535/mo

Total Housing Units

577

Owner-Occupied

52.6%

Renter-Occupied

47.4%

Vacancy Rate

14.0%

Married Couple Households

27.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

10.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

31.5%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.6%

Average Household Size

3.54

Broadband Internet Access

61.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.4%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46017.