Pennington County, South Dakota

Total Population: 112,081

County Seat: Rapid City

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Median Home Value

$270,400

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$70,768

Across all households

Median Age

39.7 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

34.1%

Adults 25 and older

Nearby Counties

Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)78.3%
Two or More Races6.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native6.3%
Hispanic or Latino5.5%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.1%
Other Race0.7%

Under 18 Years

22.2%

65 Years and Over

19.6%

Male

51.1%

Female

48.9%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.0%

No Health Insurance

10.5%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.7%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

34.1%

Enrolled in College (18+)

7.0%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$70,768

Mean Household Income

$95,438

Per Capita Income

$40,527

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.3%

In Labor Force (19–64)

81.4%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$270,400

Median Rent

$1,066/mo

Total Housing Units

50,655

Owner-Occupied

69.1%

Renter-Occupied

30.9%

Vacancy Rate

9.8%

Married Couple Households

46.7%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.5%

Male Householder, No Partner

20.4%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.4%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

90.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

13.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46103.