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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Beadle County

South Dakota · 17,023 residents · 1,258.698 sq mi
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Beadle County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,510. Population has declined 7% since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $57,500.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

17,023
−7%since 1990
from 18,253 in 1990
1990 – 2025
14 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 15 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.1
+13%since 1990
from 35.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
15K17K18K19K20K1990201020202024Beadle County
202419K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,510
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,425 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,832
+72%since 1990
from $10,373 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.9%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,500
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $34,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$366
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 1990
from $279 in 1990
US average: $602
67.8%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 65.8% in 1990
32.2% rent
1.9
+22%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.5%(17,985)
Black0.3%(49)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(99)
Asian0.3%(47)
Diversity Score4.9%(900)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(16,418)
Black0.7%(118)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(155)
Asian0.3%(52)
Diversity Score4.8%(815)
5
−3%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.3%
+3.2 ptssince 1990
from 15.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
83.0%
+7.3 ptssince 1990
from 75.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.4% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.2 min
−34%since 1990
from 16.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Beadle County, South Dakota?

Beadle County, South Dakota has about 17,023 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Beadle County, South Dakota?

The typical household in Beadle County, South Dakota earns about $30,510 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Beadle County, South Dakota expensive?

In Beadle County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $57,500, and the typical rent is about $366 a month.

How educated are people in Beadle County, South Dakota?

About 18.3% of adults age 25 and over in Beadle County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Beadle County, South Dakota?

About 11.9% of people in Beadle County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Beadle County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Beadle County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,230 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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