Dewey County, South Dakota
Total Population: 5,230
County Seat: Timber Lake
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 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
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 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
86.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
17.3%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.6%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian 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 fieldsMedian 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.