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McCook County

South Dakota · 5,682 residents · 574.205 sq mi
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McCook County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,208. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $152,300.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,682
−3%since 2000
from 5,832 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
10 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 10 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.6
+8%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K6K6K1990201020202024McCook County
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,208
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,396 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,374
+86%since 2000
from $16,374 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information9.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,300
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
19.2% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+26%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(5,731)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(45)
Asian0.2%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(150)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(5,277)
Black0.2%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(175)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.9%(109)
Diversity Score12.8%(726)
Segregation Score9.6%(543)
Diversity Score
13
+398%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
10
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.7%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McCook County, South Dakota?

McCook County, South Dakota has about 5,682 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in McCook County, South Dakota earns about $66,208 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 $152,300, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in McCook County, South Dakota?

About 24.6% 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 9.2% 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 shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 6 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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