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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

McCook County

South Dakota · 5,832 residents · 574.205 sq mi
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McCook County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,396. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has roughly tripled since 1990, reaching $64,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,832
+3%since 1990
from 5,688 in 1990
1990 – 2025
10 / sq mi
+3%since 1990
from 10 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.6
+1%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024McCook County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,396
+29%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,764 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,374
+72%since 1990
from $9,542 in 1990
US average: $21,522
8.1%
−3.7 ptssince 1990
from 11.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$64,600
+121%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$375
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $222 in 1990
US average: $602
78.9%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 77.0% in 1990
21.1% rent
1.8
+71%since 1990
from 1.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.4%(5,654)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.1%(4)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score1.7%(94)
2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,731)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(45)
Asian0.2%(12)
Diversity Score2.6%(150)
3
+55%since 1990
from 2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.9%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 71.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
−47%since 1990
from 35.6 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 McCook County, South Dakota?

McCook County, South Dakota has about 5,832 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in McCook County, South Dakota earns about $35,396 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McCook County, South Dakota expensive?

In McCook County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $64,600, and the typical rent is about $375 a month.

How educated are people in McCook County, South Dakota?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in McCook County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 8.1% of people in McCook County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has McCook County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, McCook County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 144 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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