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Davison County

South Dakota · 19,504 residents · 435.633 sq mi
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Davison County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,867. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $108,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
19,504
+4%since 2000
from 18,741 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
45 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 43 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+5%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
17K18K19K19K20K1990201020202024Davison County
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,867
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,476 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,794
+27%since 2000
from $17,879 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance2.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$534
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $388 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.7%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 61.9% in 2000
38.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+25%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96%(17,988)
Black0.3%(48)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(130)
Asian0.4%(80)
Other0%
Diversity Score3.5%(656)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(18,296)
Black0.4%(71)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(294)
Asian0.5%(91)
Other3.7%(726)
Diversity Score14.5%(2,829)
Diversity Score
15
+314%since 2000
from 4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 83.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 10.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.5%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Davison County, South Dakota?

Davison County, South Dakota has about 19,504 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Davison County, South Dakota earns about $41,867 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 $108,800, and the typical rent is about $534 a month.

How educated are people in Davison County, South Dakota?

About 21.5% 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 13.8% 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 2,001 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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