Union County, South Dakota
Total Population: 16,916
County Seat: Elk Point
Median Home Value
$269,500
Owner-occupied units
Median Household Income
$84,137
Across all households
Median Age
40.4 yrs
Across all residents
Bachelor's Degree+
36.5%
Adults 25 and older
Nearby Counties
Demographics
14 fieldsRacial & Ethnic Composition
Under 18 Years
24.2%
65 Years and Over
18.9%
Male
51.1%
Female
48.9%
U.S. Citizens (18+)
98.3%
No Health Insurance
5.2%
Education
3 fieldsHigh School Graduate or Higher (25+)
94.9%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)
36.5%
Enrolled in College (18+)
4.2%
Economics
6 fieldsMedian Household Income
$84,137
Mean Household Income
$116,720
Per Capita Income
$49,563
Unemployment Rate (16+)
3.5%
In Labor Force (19–64)
84.6%
SNAP / Food Stamps
4.5%
Housing & Households
13 fieldsMedian Home Value
$269,500
Median Rent
$1,055/mo
Total Housing Units
7,438
Owner-Occupied
71.3%
Renter-Occupied
28.7%
Vacancy Rate
4.2%
Married Couple Households
56.9%
Cohabiting Couple Households
8.3%
Male Householder, No Partner
15.4%
Female Householder, No Partner
19.4%
Average Household Size
2.36
Broadband Internet Access
87.9%
Housing Built Since 2010
16.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 46127.