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Douglas County

South Dakota · 2,835 residents · 431.801 sq mi
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Douglas County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,793. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 623 residents. 18% 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 $84,100. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 38%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,835
−18%since 2000
from 3,458 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.6
+11%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Douglas County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,793
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,478 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,708
+122%since 2000
from $13,827 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.0%
+21.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$603
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $300 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
20.1% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−4%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score1.4%(48)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(2,653)
Black0.2%(7)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(54)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other5%(143)
Diversity Score17.1%(484)
Diversity Score
17
+1129%since 2000
from 1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.2%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+56%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.4%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.6%
−74.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Douglas County, South Dakota?

Douglas County, South Dakota has about 2,835 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Douglas County, South Dakota earns about $61,793 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 $84,100, and the typical rent is about $603 a month.

How educated are people in Douglas County, South Dakota?

About 18.2% 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 8.0% 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 911 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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