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Turner County

South Dakota · 8,673 residents · 617.064 sq mi
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Turner County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,062. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $137,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,673
−2%since 2000
from 8,849 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
14 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 14 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+4%since 2000
from 40.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8K8K9K9K9K1990201020202024Turner County
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,062
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,059 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,123
+85%since 2000
from $17,343 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.7%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction10.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,500
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$624
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
19.0% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+28%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(8,724)
Black0.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(36)
Asian0.2%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(155)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.7%(8,043)
Black0.4%(37)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(249)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other1.8%(158)
Diversity Score12.9%(1,120)
Segregation Score1.9%(162)
Diversity Score
13
+635%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
2
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.3%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 83.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 74.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 70.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−28.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
50.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.9%
−84.0 ptssince 2013
from 89.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Turner County, South Dakota?

Turner County, South Dakota has about 8,673 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Turner County, South Dakota earns about $63,062 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Turner County, South Dakota expensive?

In Turner County, South Dakota, the median home is worth about $137,500, and the typical rent is about $624 a month.

How educated are people in Turner County, South Dakota?

About 26.3% of adults age 25 and over in Turner County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 9.4% of people in Turner County, South Dakota live below the federal poverty line.

Has Turner County, South Dakota grown since 1990?

Yes, Turner County, South Dakota has grown since 1990. The population has added about 97 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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