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Harding County

South Dakota · 1,255 residents · 2,671.57 sq mi
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Harding County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,792. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value is $67,000. With a median age of 43.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,255
−7%since 2000
from 1,353 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
0 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.3
+15%since 2000
from 37.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Harding County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,792
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,004
+72%since 2000
from $12,794 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing48.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction44.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $318 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.1%
−46.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
26.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.4%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
14.1%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+2%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.6%(1,307)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(22)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score5%(67)
2010
White, non-Hispanic95.4%(1,197)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.6%(20)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2%(25)
Diversity Score9.2%(115)
Diversity Score
9
+85%since 2000
from 5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
41.5%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
7.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
28.1%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 21.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
21.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
52.3%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−47.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harding County, South Dakota?

Harding County, South Dakota has about 1,255 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Harding County, South Dakota earns about $34,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harding County, South Dakota expensive?

In Harding County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $67,000, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Harding County, South Dakota?

About 34.3% of adults age 25 and over in Harding County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 16.1% of people in Harding County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Harding County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Harding County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 414 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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