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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Butte County

South Dakota · 9,094 residents · 2,250.01 sq mi
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Butte County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,040. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $52,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

9,094
+15%since 1990
from 7,914 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
+15%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+10%since 1990
from 34.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
8K8K9K10K11K1990201020202024Butte County
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,040
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,811 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,997
+42%since 1990
from $9,843 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.8%
−6.7 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $38,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$401
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $277 in 1990
US average: $602
73.2%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.0% in 1990
26.8% rent
1.8
−6%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.3%(7,623)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(266)
Asian0.1%(9)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,280)
2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(8,557)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(266)
Asian0.2%(14)
Diversity Score7.9%(715)
8
−51%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.2%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 12.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.8%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−44%since 1990
from 27.0 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 Butte County, South Dakota?

Butte County, South Dakota has about 9,094 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Butte County, South Dakota earns about $29,040 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Butte County, South Dakota expensive?

In Butte County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $52,300, and the typical rent is about $401 a month.

How educated are people in Butte County, South Dakota?

About 12.2% of adults age 25 and over in Butte County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.8% of people in Butte County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Butte County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Butte County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,180 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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