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Perkins County

South Dakota · 2,835 residents · 2,870.46 sq mi
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Perkins County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,815. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 528 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $100,700. With a median age of 47.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 96%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,835
−16%since 2000
from 3,363 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.2
+10%since 2000
from 43.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K4K4K1990201020202024Perkins County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,815
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,750 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,369
+106%since 2000
from $15,734 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.7%
+18.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction30%
US avg: 1.2%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,700
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $293 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.4%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
26.6% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+32%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(3,245)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(25)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.6%(89)
2020
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,651)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(38)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other5.7%(162)
Diversity Score17%(482)
Diversity Score
17
+543%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.5 min
+15%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
57.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
71.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2011
from 63.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−31.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
9.2%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 87.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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PERKINS COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Perkins County, South Dakota?

Perkins County, South Dakota has about 2,835 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Perkins County, South Dakota earns about $61,815 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Perkins County, South Dakota expensive?

In Perkins County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $100,700, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Perkins County, South Dakota?

About 20.8% of adults age 25 and over in Perkins County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.8% of people in Perkins County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Perkins County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Perkins County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,097 residents, a change of about -28 percent over that period.

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

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