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Douglas County

South Dakota · 2,888 residents (2025 est.) · 431.801 sq mi
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Douglas County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $86,442. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 630 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $166,900. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 126%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,828
−18%since 2000
from 3,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−7%since 2009
from 7 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,888 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Douglas County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.5%(212)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.7%(219)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.2%(174)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.8%(164)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.2%(147)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.8%(278)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.8%(277)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.8%(248)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.7%(416)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412%(339)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.6%(242)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4%(112)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$86,442
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,478 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,158
+212%since 2000
from $13,827 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
56.4%
+38.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
+12%since 2010
from 0.405 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction21.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information10.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$166,900
+126%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.6%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.3%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.9
+35%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
94
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(3,384)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(13)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(2,597)
Black0.6%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3%(84)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.6%(129)
Diversity Score
19
+189%since 2009
from 7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.8%(50)
Cuban0.4%(12)
Bolivian0.4%(10)
Colombian0.2%(5)
Guatemalan0.1%(2)
Salvadoran0.1%(2)
Ancestry
German27.9%(788)
Dutch26.2%(742)
Irish6.3%(178)
American4%(113)
English4%(112)
Norwegian2.3%(65)
Czech1.5%(42)
Swedish1.2%(35)
Danish1%(27)
Russian0.8%(22)
French0.7%(20)
Italian0.6%(17)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest Dutch population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.6%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+63%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.4%
+13.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.1%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.9%
−20.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.4%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2012
from 14.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.0%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.5%
+18.8 ptssince 2017
from 67.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 97.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married19.3%(218)
Married70.8%(801)
Widowed3.2%(36)
Divorced6.8%(77)
Women 15+
Never married11.5%(125)
Married67.4%(735)
Widowed16.1%(176)
Divorced5%(55)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, South Dakota?

Douglas County, South Dakota has about 2,828 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, South Dakota earns about $86,442 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Douglas County, South Dakota expensive?

In Douglas County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $166,900, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, South Dakota?

About 24.9% of adults age 25 and over in Douglas County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 11.0% of people in Douglas County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Douglas County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Douglas County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 918 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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

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