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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Hamlin County

South Dakota · 5,540 residents · 507.019 sq mi
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Hamlin County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $33,851. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 13% 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 $53,000.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 80%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,540
+11%since 1990
from 4,974 in 1990
1990 – 2025
11 / sq mi
+11%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.0
+1%since 1990
from 37.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Hamlin County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,851
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,949 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,982
+87%since 1990
from $9,086 in 1990
US average: $21,522
12.1%
−4.3 ptssince 1990
from 16.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$53,000
+80%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$329
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $215 in 1990
US average: $602
81.9%
+4.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.8% in 1990
18.1% rent
1.6
+40%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.9%(4,917)
Black0.2%(10)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(33)
Asian0.4%(22)
Diversity Score4.4%(221)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,428)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(35)
Asian0.2%(9)
Diversity Score2.3%(128)
2
−48%since 1990
from 4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.8%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.9%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 1990
from 2.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.2 min
−52%since 1990
from 31.3 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 Hamlin County, South Dakota?

Hamlin County, South Dakota has about 5,540 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Hamlin County, South Dakota earns about $33,851 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Hamlin County, South Dakota expensive?

In Hamlin County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $53,000, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Hamlin County, South Dakota?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Hamlin County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 12.1% of people in Hamlin County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Hamlin County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Hamlin County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 566 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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

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