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Butte County

South Dakota · 10,110 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 $39,041. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,110
+11%since 2000
from 9,094 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,041
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,040 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,418
+46%since 2000
from $13,997 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade6.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,300
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$467
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−32.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
27.5% rent
Vacancy rate
12.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+63%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(8,557)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(266)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.9%(715)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(9,360)
Black0.2%(20)
Hispanic / Latino3%(306)
Asian0.2%(21)
Other3.3%(337)
Diversity Score16.2%(1,637)
Diversity Score
16
+106%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
+7.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.2%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.4%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte County, South Dakota?

Butte County, South Dakota has about 10,110 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Butte County, South Dakota earns about $39,041 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 $114,300, and the typical rent is about $467 a month.

How educated are people in Butte County, South Dakota?

About 19.2% 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 15.6% 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 2,196 residents, a change of about 28 percent over that period.

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

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