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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Haakon County

South Dakota · 2,196 residents · 1,810.541 sq mi
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Haakon County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,894. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 428 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,500. With a median age of 41.3, 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 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% 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

2,196
−16%since 1990
from 2,624 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 1 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.3
+30%since 1990
from 31.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Haakon County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,894
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $21,166 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,780
+66%since 1990
from $10,117 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.9%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$46,500
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$364
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $244 in 1990
US average: $602
76.8%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
23.2% rent
1.6
−2%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.7%(2,589)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(20)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score5.1%(135)
2000
White, non-Hispanic95.9%(2,105)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(13)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score1.8%(39)
2
−66%since 1990
from 5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.4%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
86.3%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 83.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 2.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.1 min
−77%since 1990
from 53.5 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 Haakon County, South Dakota?

Haakon County, South Dakota has about 2,196 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Haakon County, South Dakota earns about $29,894 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Haakon County, South Dakota expensive?

In Haakon County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $364 a month.

How educated are people in Haakon County, South Dakota?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Haakon County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 13.9% of people in Haakon County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Haakon County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Haakon County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 428 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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