Pennington County is a county of 109,222 people in South Dakota. 2% of locals were born outside the United States. 20,657 more people live here than in 2000. Getting to work takes 19 minutes on average. The typical home is worth $197,200, having more than doubled since 2000. Households take in $58,278 at the median, 12% less than the US figure.
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, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)25.6%(2,686)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)27.5%(2,887)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era35.2%(3,694)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War6.2%(646)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II2.1%(216)
US avg: 2.9%
Share of the 10,482 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 109,222 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Pennington County, South Dakota?
The typical household in Pennington County, South Dakota earns about $58,278 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 $197,200, and the typical rent is about $859 a month.
How educated are people in Pennington County, South Dakota?
About 31.7% 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 14.0% 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 27,879 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.
