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Davison County

South Dakota · 20,069 residents (2025 est.) · 435.633 sq mi
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Davison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $66,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $205,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
19,952
+6%since 2000
from 18,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
46 / sq mi
+5%since 2009
from 43 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.6
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,069 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K19K20K1990201020202024Davison County
202420K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(1,233)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.2%(1,244)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.1%(1,223)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.7%(1,530)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(1,161)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412%(2,388)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4411.7%(2,332)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.9%(2,175)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.6%(2,510)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.5%(2,285)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(1,269)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3%(602)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,208
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,476 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,150
+113%since 2000
from $17,879 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.1%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
+4%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade12%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration3.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$205,800
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$847
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
61.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
38.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.1
+29%since 2009
from 2.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Davison County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(17,988)
Black0.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(130)
Asian0.4%(80)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(17,606)
Black0.7%(133)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(1,017)
Asian0.5%(99)
Other5.5%(1,097)
Diversity Score
27
+94%since 2009
from 14 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
27
+16%since 2020
from 23 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
Mexican4.9%(987)
Puerto Rican0.1%(15)
Salvadoran0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Chinese0.2%(46)
Filipino0.2%(31)
Korean0.1%(16)
Ancestry
German36%(7,177)
Irish9.1%(1,812)
Norwegian8.1%(1,622)
English7.8%(1,549)
American7.2%(1,446)
Dutch7.1%(1,407)
French2.6%(516)
Danish2.3%(455)
Swedish2.1%(415)
Scottish2%(392)
Czech1.5%(295)
Polish1%(197)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Scotch-Irish0.7%(140)
Italian0.6%(127)
Russian0.4%(86)
Finnish0.3%(62)
Belgian0.2%(42)
Swiss0.2%(34)
Welsh0.2%(31)
Austrian0.2%(30)
West Indian0.1%(26)
Jamaican0.1%(26)
Greek0.1%(22)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest Norwegian population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.1 min
+32%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.5%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.0%
−82.1 ptssince 2013
from 90.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+6.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2016
from 96.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2016
from 1.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.9%(2,764)
Married50.9%(4,141)
Widowed4.6%(376)
Divorced10.6%(862)
Women 15+
Never married26.9%(2,178)
Married53.4%(4,331)
Widowed11.9%(963)
Divorced7.9%(637)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davison County, South Dakota?

Davison County, South Dakota has about 19,952 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Davison County, South Dakota earns about $66,208 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Davison County, South Dakota expensive?

In Davison County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $205,800, and the typical rent is about $847 a month.

How educated are people in Davison County, South Dakota?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Davison County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.2% of people in Davison County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Davison County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Davison County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,449 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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