Dewey County, South Dakota

Total Population: 5,230

County Seat: Timber Lake

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Median Home Value

$75,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$57,928

Across all households

Median Age

27.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

17.3%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Am. Indian / Alaska Native74.5%
White (Non-Hispanic)20.2%
Two or More Races2.7%
Hispanic or Latino1.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.4%

Under 18 Years

37.6%

65 Years and Over

9.9%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.4%

No Health Insurance

23.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

86.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

17.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.6%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$57,928

Mean Household Income

$69,239

Per Capita Income

$21,940

Unemployment Rate (16+)

14.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

19.7%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$75,400

Median Rent

$714/mo

Total Housing Units

1,927

Owner-Occupied

61.5%

Renter-Occupied

38.5%

Vacancy Rate

12.8%

Married Couple Households

36.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

12.1%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.8%

Average Household Size

3.07

Broadband Internet Access

77.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.3%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46041.