Perkins County, South Dakota

Total Population: 3,058

County Seat: Bison

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Median Home Value

$105,900

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$65,455

Across all households

Median Age

43.6 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

21.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)94.0%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native2.5%
Two or More Races1.7%
Hispanic or Latino0.9%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.6%
Other Race0.3%

Under 18 Years

22.9%

65 Years and Over

26.1%

Male

50.2%

Female

49.8%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.9%

No Health Insurance

8.3%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

92.8%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

21.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.4%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$65,455

Mean Household Income

$98,722

Per Capita Income

$41,539

Unemployment Rate (16+)

3.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

90.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

8.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$105,900

Median Rent

$703/mo

Total Housing Units

1,729

Owner-Occupied

78.9%

Renter-Occupied

21.1%

Vacancy Rate

27.5%

Married Couple Households

57.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

1.9%

Male Householder, No Partner

19.3%

Female Householder, No Partner

21.5%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

87.6%

Housing Built Since 2010

3.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46105.