Union County, South Dakota

Total Population: 16,916

County Seat: Elk Point

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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 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)89.0%
Hispanic or Latino4.4%
Two or More Races3.2%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)1.4%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native0.9%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Other Race0.2%

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 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

94.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

36.5%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median 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 fields

Median 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.