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Hamlin County

South Dakota · 6,164 residents · 507.019 sq mi
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Hamlin County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,626. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $161,400.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 103%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,164
+11%since 2000
from 5,540 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
12 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 11 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
−8%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Hamlin County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,626
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,851 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,863
+64%since 2000
from $16,982 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$161,400
+103%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $329 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.9% in 2000
18.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+52%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(5,428)
Black0.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(35)
Asian0.2%(9)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.3%(128)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic91.9%(5,666)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(288)
Asian0.2%(13)
Other1.6%(97)
Diversity Score15.7%(970)
Segregation Score15%(928)
Diversity Score
16
+581%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
15
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+12.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+38%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−25.9 ptssince 2009
from 60.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.4%
−81.8 ptssince 2013
from 90.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Hamlin County, South Dakota?

Hamlin County, South Dakota has about 6,164 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Hamlin County, South Dakota earns about $67,626 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 $161,400, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Hamlin County, South Dakota?

About 21.8% 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 7.8% 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 1,190 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9552Census Tract 9551
5 ZIP codes
ZIP 57223ZIP 57248ZIP 57221ZIP 57241ZIP 57242
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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