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Gregory County

South Dakota · 3,994 residents · 1,014.95 sq mi
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Gregory County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $44,706. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 798 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $97,300. With a median age of 48.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 25% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 82%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,994
−17%since 2000
from 4,792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.0
+8%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Gregory County
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,706
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,732 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,378
+100%since 2000
from $13,656 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction15.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.3%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,300
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $264 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
23.9% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+39%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(4,432)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(41)
Asian0.2%(11)
Other0%
Diversity Score3%(143)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(3,491)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(52)
Asian0.5%(21)
Other10.5%(419)
Diversity Score28%(1,119)
Segregation Score1.2%(47)
Diversity Score
28
+840%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
1
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
37.7%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.6%
−80.2 ptssince 2013
from 89.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gregory County, South Dakota?

Gregory County, South Dakota has about 3,994 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Gregory County, South Dakota earns about $44,706 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gregory County, South Dakota expensive?

In Gregory County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $97,300, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Gregory County, South Dakota?

About 21.5% of adults age 25 and over in Gregory County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

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

Has Gregory County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Gregory County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,365 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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6 ZIP codes
ZIP 57533ZIP 57523ZIP 57317ZIP 57335ZIP 57538ZIP 57571
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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