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Corson County

South Dakota · 3,781 residents (2025 est.) · 2,469.694 sq mi
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Corson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,406. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $69,800. At a median age of 29.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,806
−9%since 2000
from 4,181 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−8%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
29.9
+6%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:3,781 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Corson County
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 510.2%(388)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99%(344)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.8%(373)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910%(380)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(225)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410.5%(399)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(413)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.5%(325)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412%(458)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(342)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.7%(140)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.5%(19)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,406
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,654 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,830
+165%since 2000
from $8,615 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
35.3%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
44.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.532
+4%since 2010
from 0.509 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction27%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade0.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$496
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $266 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
59.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
40.9% rent
Vacancy rate
17.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
18.4%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
35
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Corson County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic37.1%(1,551)
Black0.1%(4)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(89)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.9%(1,138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(20)
Asian0%(0)
Other69.6%(2,648)
Diversity Score
53
−12%since 2009
from 61 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
30
−10%since 2020
from 34 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.5%(20)
Ancestry
German17.8%(679)
Irish5.1%(196)
American4.7%(178)
Norwegian3.5%(133)
Russian1.5%(58)
English1.1%(42)
Swedish0.8%(32)
French0.6%(24)
Scottish0.4%(14)
Dutch0.3%(11)
Czech0.2%(9)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Hungarian0.1%(5)
Finnish0.1%(4)
Belgian0%(1)
Danish0%(1)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest Russian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+25%since 2000
from 16.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 20.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
31.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 25.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.0%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 73.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.3%
+5.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.9%
−59.5 ptssince 2013
from 76.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.1%
+32.6 ptssince 2017
from 52.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2016
from 83.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2016
from 0.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married48.6%(647)
Married34.3%(457)
Widowed4.4%(59)
Divorced12.7%(169)
Women 15+
Never married41.9%(574)
Married36.7%(502)
Widowed8.4%(115)
Divorced13%(178)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Corson County, South Dakota?

Corson County, South Dakota has about 3,806 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Corson County, South Dakota earns about $46,406 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Corson County, South Dakota expensive?

In Corson County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $69,800, and the typical rent is about $496 a month.

How educated are people in Corson County, South Dakota?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in Corson County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 44.2% of people in Corson County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Corson County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Corson County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 389 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9411Census Tract 9410
11 ZIP codes
ZIP 57642ZIP 57633ZIP 57658ZIP 57621ZIP 57639ZIP 57657ZIP 57641ZIP 57645ZIP 57634ZIP 57660ZIP 57659
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