Mellette County, South Dakota

Total Population: 2,043

County Seat: White River

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Median Home Value

$63,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,364

Across all households

Median Age

31 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

16.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Am. Indian / Alaska Native61.7%
White (Non-Hispanic)31.6%
Two or More Races5.5%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
Other Race0.3%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.2%

Under 18 Years

31.6%

65 Years and Over

15.2%

Male

47.8%

Female

52.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

100.0%

No Health Insurance

28.2%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

84.6%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

16.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

2.9%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,364

Mean Household Income

$58,700

Per Capita Income

$18,423

Unemployment Rate (16+)

14.7%

In Labor Force (19–64)

60.5%

SNAP / Food Stamps

26.0%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$63,000

Median Rent

$737/mo

Total Housing Units

779

Owner-Occupied

59.9%

Renter-Occupied

40.1%

Vacancy Rate

20.9%

Married Couple Households

38.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.6%

Male Householder, No Partner

23.9%

Female Householder, No Partner

30.0%

Average Household Size

3.24

Broadband Internet Access

70.8%

Housing Built Since 2010

4.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46095.