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Most residents in poverty, South Dakota counties
South Dakota counties with the most residents living below the poverty line, as of the 2024 American Community Survey. Ranked by number of people, not the poverty rate. This list covers the 66 counties in South Dakota that qualify, ranked against each other statewide. The median across all 66 is 798. Biggest climber in the top 100 since 2020: Edmunds County, SD, up 10 places to #46.
Most residents in poverty by state
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UPDATED 2026-09-11 · DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR ESTIMATES