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Charles Mix County

South Dakota · 9,373 residents · 1,097.141 sq mi
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Charles Mix County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $52,348. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $127,900. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,373
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 9 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+3%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K9K9K9K1990201020202024Charles Mix County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$52,348
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,060 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,626
+105%since 2000
from $11,502 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$127,900
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$568
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $307 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+18%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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic61%(5,720)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(228)
Asian0.3%(31)
Other33.4%(3,130)
Diversity Score61.1%(5,725)
Segregation Score37.4%(3,501)
Diversity Score
61
+746%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
37
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 10.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.7%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 65.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.3%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

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

Charles Mix County, South Dakota has about 9,373 residents according to the 2020 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 $52,348 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 $127,900, and the typical rent is about $568 a month.

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

About 20.2% 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 20.8% 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 grown since 1990. The population has added about 242 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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

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