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Mellette County

South Dakota · 2,048 residents · 1,307.311 sq mi
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Mellette County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,055. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $49,800. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,048
−2%since 2000
from 2,083 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.2
+7%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mellette County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,055
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,219 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,971
+64%since 2000
from $10,362 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing29.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction28.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$49,800
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$409
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $279 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
18.2%
−46.5 ptssince 2000
from 64.7% in 2000
32.8% rent
Vacancy rate
22.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+18%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.5%(926)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(35)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(193)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.3%(805)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(30)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other52%(1,065)
Diversity Score63.7%(1,305)
Diversity Score
64
+588%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
85.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.7 min
+51%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
48.6%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
27.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 30.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 38.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
45.9%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
50.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mellette County, South Dakota?

Mellette County, South Dakota has about 2,048 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mellette County, South Dakota earns about $34,055 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mellette County, South Dakota expensive?

In Mellette County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $49,800, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Mellette County, South Dakota?

About 14.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mellette County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 27.0% of people in Mellette County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mellette County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Mellette County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 89 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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