Buffalo County, South Dakota
Total Population: 1,757
County Seat: Gann Valley
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
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
85.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
7.0%
Enrolled in College (18+)
2.5%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.