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Butte County

South Dakota · 10,243 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 $49,353. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $153,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 95%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
10,243
+13%since 2000
from 9,094 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+9%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,353
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,040 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,974
+107%since 2000
from $13,997 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction8.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,000
+95%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $401 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 73.2% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+72%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(9,147)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino4%(410)
Asian0.3%(30)
Other5.4%(550)
Diversity Score22.9%(2,345)
Segregation Score1.1%(109)
Diversity Score
23
+191%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
1
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.1 min
+13%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2011
from 65.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−68.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Butte County, South Dakota?

Butte County, South Dakota has about 10,243 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Butte County, South Dakota earns about $49,353 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 $153,000, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Butte County, South Dakota?

About 21.5% 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 10.0% 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 2,329 residents, a change of about 29 percent over that period.

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

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