Fall River County is home to 6,973 people in South Dakota. At a median age of 55.1, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. 2% of residents were born outside the United States. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $136,800. Owners hold 73% of the housing stock.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)7.2%(60)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)11.6%(97)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era42.3%(355)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War6.3%(53)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II2.3%(19)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 839 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Fall River County, South Dakota?
Fall River County, South Dakota has about 6,973 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Fall River County, South Dakota?
The typical household in Fall River County, South Dakota earns about $51,383 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 $136,800, and the typical rent is about $797 a month.
How educated are people in Fall River County, South Dakota?
About 19.7% 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 15.9% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 380 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.
