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Charles Mix County

South Dakota · 9,129 residents · 1,097.141 sq mi
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Charles Mix County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,808. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $67,700. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,129
−2%since 2000
from 9,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.2
+7%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Charles Mix County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,808
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,060 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,403
+51%since 2000
from $11,502 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.446
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction19.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$410
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−41.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
31.2% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
−8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(6,473)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(177)
Asian0.1%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score7.2%(675)
2010
White, non-Hispanic64.6%(5,899)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(152)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other32.5%(2,964)
Diversity Score58.3%(5,323)
Diversity Score
58
+707%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
+15%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.4%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Charles Mix County, South Dakota?

Charles Mix County, South Dakota has about 9,129 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Charles Mix County, South Dakota earns about $35,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Charles Mix County, South Dakota expensive?

In Charles Mix County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Charles Mix County, South Dakota?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Charles Mix County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Charles Mix County, South Dakota?

About 24.0% of people in Charles Mix County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Charles Mix County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Charles Mix County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 2 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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