Bon Homme County, South Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Bon Homme County, South Dakota, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Bon Homme County, South Dakota. The estimated population of Bon Homme County, South Dakota is 7,020 people, with a median age of 41.5.

We can look at the total population in Bon Homme County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
7,020
+1.53%
+0.69%
2020
6,914
 -0.22% -
2019
6,929
 -0.57% -
2018
6,969
 -0.04% -
2017
6,972
 - -

Population of Bon Homme County, South Dakota by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
85.7%
87.4%
 -1.95%
Black/African American
1.6%
1.3%
 +23.08%
Native
6.5%
5%
 +30.00%
Hispanic
2.9%
3%
 -3.33%
Asian
0.2%
1.4%
 -85.71%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.5%
1.9%
 +31.58%
Other
0.6%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Bon Homme County, South Dakota by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 41.5 -0.95% 39.4 +0.77% 47.3 -2.27%
2020 41.9 -0.95% 39.1 -0.76% 48.4 -0.21%
2019 42.3 -1.17% 39.4 -0.25% 48.5 -1.02%
2018 42.8 -1.61% 39.5 -2.23% 49 -1.41%
2017 43.5 - 40.4 - 49.7 -

The median age of Bon Homme County, South Dakota gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 371 -6.07% 339 0.28% 347 339
10 to 19 348 +9.18% 315 +13.92% 379 357
20 to 29 683 +6.36% 273 -3.26% 726 263
30 to 39 589 +17.96% 286 +3.62% 702 295
40 to 49 511 +2.51% 261 -5.99% 521 245
50 to 59 680 -15.75% 391 -11.89% 573 344
60 to 69 389 +31.17% 455 -7.71% 524 418
70+ 486 -9.03% 595 -8.46% 442 545

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Bon Homme County, South Dakota is $53,575.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Bon Homme County.

  • Under 25
    $34,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $62,500.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,625.00
  • 65 and over
    $31,762.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Bon Homme County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Bon Homme County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Bon Homme County, South Dakota is currently $71,793.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

3.97% of households in Bon Homme County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Bon Homme County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    20.65%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.83%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.42%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    12.88%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.39%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.85%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.97%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Bon Homme County is $26,133.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Bon Homme County by the total population of Bon Homme County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Bon Homme County, South Dakota, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Bon Homme County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    11.68%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.64%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.27%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Bon Homme County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Bon Homme County over the age of 16 is 5,810.

Of those people, a total of 49.70% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Bon Homme County is 48.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 212 27.80% 13.00%
20 to 24 years 490 69.40% 6.50%
25 to 29 years 499 40.70% 7.40%
30 to 34 years 459 48.40% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 883 56.90% 2.60%
45 to 54 years 895 69.80% 2.70%
55 to 59 years 443 66.40% 2.40%
60 to 64 years 533 53.70% 0.70%
65 to 74 years 737 42.20% 0.60%
75 years and over 659 7.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Bon Homme County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 4,984 55.30% 3.10%
Black or African American 111 31.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 419 12.60% 0.00%
Asian 11 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 69 20.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 216 14.80% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 173 14.50% 40.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,936 55.30% 2.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Bon Homme County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Bon Homme County is 2,788, with median earnings of $37,620.00.

Women in Bon Homme County, South Dakota earning approximately 74.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,788 $37,620.00
Male 1,590 $42,449.00
Female 1,198 $31,667.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 358 $49,100.00
Business and Financial 63 $40,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $59,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 28 $53,077.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 33 $43,092.00
Community and Social Service 60 $48,500.00
Legal 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 226 $40,952.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 17 $14,844.00
Healthcare Practitioners 245 $53,906.00
Healthcare Support 128 $30,435.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $12,083.00
Law Enforcement 63 $47,150.00
Food Preparation and Serving 114 $17,159.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $30,000.00
Personal Care and Service 57 $10,368.00
Sales 188 $34,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 243 $32,458.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 61 $7,383.00
Construction and Extraction 136 $40,793.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 123 $39,750.00
Production 304 $32,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 122 $44,167.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 267 $47,550.00 91 $61,298.00
Business and Financial 6 $0.00 57 $40,607.00
Computer and Mathematical 9 $59,063.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 25 $53,365.00 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 21 $0.00 12 $0.00
Community and Social Service 21 $51,563.00 39 $47,292.00
Legal 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Educational and Library 110 $22,500.00 116 $41,071.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $20,156.00 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 86 $44,423.00 159 $56,719.00
Healthcare Support 8 $168,000.00 120 $30,326.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 20 $12,083.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 52 $50,000.00 11 $45,208.00
Food Preparation and Serving 29 $10,208.00 85 $18,393.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 62 $34,333.00 32 $13,500.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 54 $10,147.00
Sales 82 $54,167.00 106 $20,313.00
Office and Administrative Support 53 $59,097.00 190 $30,833.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 54 $7,109.00 7 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 136 $40,793.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 109 $43,068.00 14 $0.00
Production 245 $36,607.00 59 $26,964.00
Transportation and Material Moving 107 $54,219.00 15 $6,705.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 2,445 households in Bon Homme County, with an average household size of 2.27 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 1,531 families in Bon Homme County with an average family size of 2.9 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 1,313 103 115 914
Average Household Size 2.91 3.6 2.97 1.1
Total Families 1,313 103 115 0
Average Household Size 2.9 3.2 2.65 0

Poverty

Of the 1,531 families in Bon Homme County, 6.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Bon Homme County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 2,828 housing units in Bon Homme County, South Dakota.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,445 86.46%
Vacant 383 13.54%

15.56% of the total 2,828 housing units in Bon Homme County are rental units. This is approximately 440 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,923 are occupied by the owner - or 68.00% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Bon Homme County is $700.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Bon Homme County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    82
  • Less than $500
    140
  • $500 to $999
    206
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    85
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in Bon Homme County is $92,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Bon Homme County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    457
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    597
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    224
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    181
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    284
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    60
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    57
  • $1,000,000 or more
    63

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Bon Homme County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Bon Homme County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,110
  • 1940 to 1949
    153
  • 1950 to 1959
    329
  • 1960 to 1969
    238
  • 1970 to 1979
    366
  • 1980 to 1989
    201
  • 1990 to 1999
    208
  • 2000 to 2009
    116
  • 2010 to 2013
    107
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Bon Homme County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    100
  • 1 vehicle available
    471
  • 2 vehicles available
    904
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    970

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Bon Homme County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Bon Homme County that commute to work in a particular way.

20.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Bon Homme County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    480
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    409
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    238
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    219
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    286
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    107
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    350
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    158
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    80
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    95
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    41
  • 90 or more minutes
    71

Summary

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Places in Bon Homme County, South Dakota

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