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Campbell County

South Dakota · 1,377 residents (2025 est.) · 733.677 sq mi
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Campbell County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,929. Population has declined 11% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $115,900. With a median age of 50.9, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.9
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,593
−11%since 2000
from 1,782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+10%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
50.9
+21%since 2000
from 41.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,377 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Campbell County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(79)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(97)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.1%(113)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.8%(45)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.2%(35)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 345.8%(93)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.8%(235)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.6%(184)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6417.8%(283)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(203)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8410%(159)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4.2%(67)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,929
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,793 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$46,377
+229%since 2000
from $14,117 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.4%
+26.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.474
+20%since 2010
from 0.396 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction22.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,900
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$760
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
23.7% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.1%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+63%since 2009
from 1.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
90
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99.1%(1,766)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.2%(4)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,412)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(125)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other3.5%(55)
Diversity Score
26
+1064%since 2009
from 2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican6.5%(104)
Puerto Rican0.9%(14)
Cuban0.4%(7)
Asian origin
Ancestry
German58.8%(937)
Dutch16.8%(267)
Russian12.3%(196)
Norwegian12.2%(194)
English4.3%(69)
American3.3%(52)
Polish1.8%(29)
Swedish1.6%(26)
Hungarian1%(16)
Welsh0.9%(14)
French0.8%(12)
+ 9 more ancestry groups with data
Irish0.7%(11)
Scottish0.5%(8)
Czech0.4%(7)
Italian0.4%(6)
Austrian0.2%(3)
Danish0.2%(3)
Ukrainian0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Russian population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
92.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
55.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.1%
+10.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
41.5%
−25.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
47.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.6%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.8%
−43.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
4.8%
−85.9 ptssince 2013
from 90.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.6%
+13.9 ptssince 2017
from 68.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
93.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 94.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17%(113)
Married72.7%(482)
Widowed7.5%(50)
Divorced2.7%(18)
Women 15+
Never married11.1%(71)
Married72.7%(466)
Widowed13.6%(87)
Divorced2.7%(17)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Campbell County, South Dakota?

Campbell County, South Dakota has about 1,593 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Campbell County, South Dakota earns about $68,929 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Campbell County, South Dakota expensive?

In Campbell County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $115,900, and the typical rent is about $760 a month.

How educated are people in Campbell County, South Dakota?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Campbell County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 7.7% of people in Campbell County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Campbell County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Campbell County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 372 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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