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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Fall River County

South Dakota · 7,453 residents · 1,739.889 sq mi
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Fall River County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,631. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $53,000. With a median age of 45.5, 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 45.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,453
+1%since 1990
from 7,353 in 1990
1990 – 2025
4 / sq mi
+1%since 1990
from 4 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
45.5
+9%since 1990
from 41.6 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Fall River County
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,631
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,483 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,048
+56%since 1990
from $10,944 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.6%
−0.9 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,000
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$369
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $273 in 1990
US average: $602
69.7%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 65.6% in 1990
30.3% rent
1.8
+9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(6,794)
Black0.4%(27)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(125)
Asian0.2%(13)
Diversity Score21.2%(1,558)
2000
White, non-Hispanic89.3%(6,656)
Black0.3%(24)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(130)
Asian0.2%(17)
Diversity Score6.1%(457)
6
−71%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

19.2%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.5%
+8.4 ptssince 1990
from 74.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+2.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
+1%since 1990
from 16.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fall River County, South Dakota?

Fall River County, South Dakota has about 7,453 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Fall River County, South Dakota earns about $29,631 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fall River County, South Dakota expensive?

In Fall River County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $53,000, and the typical rent is about $369 a month.

How educated are people in Fall River County, South Dakota?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Fall River County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fall River County, South Dakota?

About 13.6% of people in Fall River County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fall River County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Fall River County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 100 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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