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Tripp County

South Dakota · 5,708 residents (2025 est.) · 1,612.289 sq mi
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Tripp County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,987. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $132,900. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,611
−13%since 2000
from 6,430 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−3%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+14%since 2000
from 39.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,708 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Tripp County
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.9%(388)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97.5%(420)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.4%(304)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(317)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.5%(195)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.9%(669)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.1%(511)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.3%(632)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.2%(795)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7412.7%(711)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.6%(541)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.3%(128)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,987
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,340
+142%since 2000
from $13,776 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.2%
+23.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
+7%since 2010
from 0.418 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction23.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Information15.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$132,900
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$820
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
31.6% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.2%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 34.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.3
+47%since 2009
from 1.5 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
38
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(5,605)
Black0%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(55)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic79.9%(4,485)
Black0.8%(44)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(107)
Asian0.4%(25)
Other16.9%(950)
Diversity Score
41
+27%since 2009
from 33 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
29
+1222%since 2020
from 2 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican1.6%(91)
Salvadoran0.3%(16)
Asian origin
Filipino0.3%(16)
Thai0.1%(3)
Ancestry
German40.4%(2,269)
English9.2%(517)
Irish8.8%(495)
Czech7.4%(415)
American6.6%(373)
Norwegian6.3%(354)
Dutch2.7%(149)
French2.3%(131)
Danish1.9%(107)
Swedish1.5%(83)
Italian0.9%(49)
Belgian0.5%(29)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
Polish0.5%(26)
Scotch-Irish0.4%(21)
Russian0.3%(15)
Scottish0.2%(13)
Welsh0.2%(13)
Ukrainian0.1%(8)
British0.1%(6)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Czech population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.8 min
+17%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
2.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.1%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−44.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.1%
−71.1 ptssince 2013
from 85.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.2%
+16.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 1.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married41.2%(952)
Married44.4%(1,025)
Widowed1.9%(44)
Divorced12.5%(289)
Women 15+
Never married29.4%(643)
Married45%(984)
Widowed15.3%(335)
Divorced10.4%(227)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tripp County, South Dakota?

Tripp County, South Dakota has about 5,611 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tripp County, South Dakota earns about $58,987 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tripp County, South Dakota expensive?

In Tripp County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $132,900, and the typical rent is about $820 a month.

How educated are people in Tripp County, South Dakota?

About 17.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tripp County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 18.4% of people in Tripp County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tripp County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Tripp County, South Dakota has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,313 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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