Pennington County is a county of 88,565 people in South Dakota. The typical home is worth $83,800. Getting to work takes 11 minutes on average. The population has held roughly steady since 1990. Households take in $37,485 at the median, 12% less than the US figure. About 25% of adults have finished a four-year degree.
Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.
Section 09 · Service history
Veterans
Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)30%(3,218)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)31.4%(3,371)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era33.3%(3,574)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War2.5%(272)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(5)
US avg: 1%
Share of the 10,727 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.
How many people live in Pennington County, South Dakota?
Pennington County, South Dakota has about 88,565 residents according to the 2000 Census.
What is the median household income in Pennington County, South Dakota?
The typical household in Pennington County, South Dakota earns about $37,485 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Pennington County, South Dakota expensive?
In Pennington County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $83,800, and the typical rent is about $497 a month.
How educated are people in Pennington County, South Dakota?
About 25.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pennington County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Pennington County, South Dakota?
About 11.5% of people in Pennington County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.
Has Pennington County, South Dakota grown since 1990?
Yes, Pennington County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 7,222 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.
