McCook County, South Dakota

Total Population: 5,732

County Seat: Salem

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Median Home Value

$217,300

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$80,847

Across all households

Median Age

39.9 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

28.7%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.3%
Hispanic or Latino3.4%
Two or More Races2.5%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

28.3%

65 Years and Over

18.4%

Male

51.3%

Female

48.7%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.5%

No Health Insurance

8.9%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

93.5%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

28.7%

Enrolled in College (18+)

3.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$80,847

Mean Household Income

$97,710

Per Capita Income

$37,131

Unemployment Rate (16+)

1.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

88.2%

SNAP / Food Stamps

5.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$217,300

Median Rent

$750/mo

Total Housing Units

2,467

Owner-Occupied

81.8%

Renter-Occupied

18.2%

Vacancy Rate

10.1%

Married Couple Households

57.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

15.2%

Average Household Size

2.48

Broadband Internet Access

87.5%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.7%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46087.