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Todd County

South Dakota · 9,612 residents · 1,388.593 sq mi
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Todd County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,196. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,800. At a median age of 24.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 46% less than the South Dakota median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,612
+6%since 2000
from 9,050 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7 / sq mi
+6%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.0
+11%since 2000
from 21.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K9K9K10K10K1990201020202024Todd County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$25,196
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,035 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,010
+43%since 2000
from $7,714 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
48.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 48.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.498
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade2.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,800
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$431
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $272 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
9.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 45.1% in 2000
54.6% rent
Vacancy rate
17.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
23.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+46%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic12.5%(1,127)
Black0.1%(8)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(138)
Asian0.1%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score27.5%(2,493)
2010
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(913)
Black0.2%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(227)
Asian0.2%(18)
Other86.5%(8,312)
Diversity Score27.8%(2,672)
Diversity Score
28
+1%since 2000
from 28 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.0%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.9 min
+29%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% 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
21.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
47.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.8%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 61.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
51.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Todd County, South Dakota?

Todd County, South Dakota has about 9,612 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Todd County, South Dakota earns about $25,196 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Todd County, South Dakota expensive?

In Todd County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $53,800, and the typical rent is about $431 a month.

How educated are people in Todd County, South Dakota?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Todd County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 48.8% of people in Todd County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Todd County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Todd County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,260 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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