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Edmunds County

South Dakota · 4,367 residents · 1,125.98 sq mi
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Edmunds County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $32,205. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $44,100. With a median age of 41.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,367
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4,356 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.6
+3%since 1990
from 40.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K4K4K4K4K1990201020202024Edmunds County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$32,205
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,569 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,149
+84%since 1990
from $8,792 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−9.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$44,100
+49%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$270
−5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $216 in 1990
US average: $602
81.9%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 79.4% in 1990
18.1% rent
1.4
+25%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.7%(4,344)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score0.7%(30)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(4,317)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(21)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score1.5%(68)
2
+125%since 1990
from 1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 11.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.6%
+9.4 ptssince 1990
from 64.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.4 min
−65%since 1990
from 38.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Edmunds County, South Dakota?

Edmunds County, South Dakota has about 4,367 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Edmunds County, South Dakota earns about $32,205 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Edmunds County, South Dakota expensive?

In Edmunds County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $44,100, and the typical rent is about $270 a month.

How educated are people in Edmunds County, South Dakota?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Edmunds County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.8% of people in Edmunds County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Edmunds County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Edmunds County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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