Warner, Brown County, South Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Warner, 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 Warner, South Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Warner, South Dakota. The estimated population of Warner, South Dakota is 472 people, with a median age of 40.7.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
472
-9.75% -27.83%
2020
523
-16.59% -
2019
627
+5.91%
-
2018
592
-9.48% -
2017
654
- -

Population of Warner, 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
100%
96.6%
+3.52%
Black/African American
0%
2.4%
-100.00%
Native
0%
0%
0.00%
Hispanic
0%
0%
0.00%
Asian
0%
0%
0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
0.00%
Two Or More Races
0%
0%
0.00%
Other
0%
0.9%
-100.00%

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 Warner, 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 40.7 -12.1% 45.6 -6.94% 37.5 -12.18%
2020 46.3 -0.43% 49 -3.16% 42.7 +0.23%
2019 46.5 -2.31% 50.6 -8.66% 42.6 +4.67%
2018 47.6 +16.95% 55.4 +9.27% 40.7 +10.6%
2017 40.7 - 50.7 - 36.8 -

The median age of Warner, 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 41 -66.12% 50 -23.08% 19 35
10 to 19 44 -12.81% 67 2.4% 35 63
20 to 29 21 -7.34% 18 -90.79% 18 6
30 to 39 29 -10.74% 43 -38.58% 24 28
40 to 49 19 +52.85% 42 +33.41% 30 50
50 to 59 95 -75.51% 40 -50.66% 35 17
60 to 69 38 -31.69% 34 -13.35% 23 25
70+ 40 16.55% 33 -9.5% 39 25

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Warner, South Dakota is $85,000.00.

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 Warner.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $108,750.00
  • 45 to 64
    $67,813.00
  • 65 and over
    $0.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Warner, 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 Warner, South Dakota is currently $146,313.00.

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.

16.27% of households in Warner 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 Warner against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    8.43%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    26.51%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    13.25%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    8.43%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19.28%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    7.83%
  • $200,000 or more
    16.27%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Warner is $51,509.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Warner, 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 Warner 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
    7.69%
  • Bachelor's degree
    43.59%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    23.08%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    24.36%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.28%

Employment

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

The total population of Warner over the age of 16 is 365.

Of those people, a total of 72.60% 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 Warner is 71.80%.

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 45 84.40% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 14 100.00% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 10 100.00% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 23 100.00% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 56 91.10% 5.90%
45 to 54 years 80 98.80% 0.00%
55 to 59 years 25 76.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 12 50.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 64 18.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 36 36.10% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Warner. 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 365 72.60% 1.10%
Black or African American 0 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 0 0.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 0 0.00% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 0 0.00% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 365 72.60% 1.10%

Occupations

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

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Warner is 262, with median earnings of $31,000.00.

Women in Warner, South Dakota earning approximately 46.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 262 $31,000.00
Male 123 $40,234.00
Female 139 $18,646.00

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 37 $33,229.00
Business and Financial 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 9 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 18 $68,125.00
Healthcare Support 5 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 17 $5,938.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 19 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00
Sales 37 $37,917.00
Office and Administrative Support 23 $31,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 18 $26,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 9 $0.00
Production 21 $19,688.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $43,125.00

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 23 $32,708.00 14 $33,750.00
Business and Financial 0 $0.00 2 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 6 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 16 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 0 $0.00 9 $0.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 18 $68,125.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 5 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 5 $0.00 12 $0.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 4 $0.00 15 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Sales 8 $94,167.00 29 $11,705.00
Office and Administrative Support 0 $0.00 23 $31,125.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 18 $26,250.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 9 $0.00 12 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 21 $43,125.00 0 $0.00

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 166 households in Warner, with an average household size of 2.84 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 151 families in Warner with an average family size of 2.97 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 128 2 21 15
Average Household Size 3.05 2.5 2.57 1.53
Total Families 128 2 21 0
Average Household Size 3.05 2.5 2.57 0

Poverty

Of the 151 families in Warner, 9.30% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Warner:

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 171 housing units in Warner, South Dakota.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 166 97.08%
Vacant 5 2.92%

4.68% of the total 171 housing units in Warner are rental units. This is approximately 8 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 158 are occupied by the owner - or 92.40% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Warner is $0.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Warner 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
    0
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    4
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    4
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Warner is $271,900.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    27
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    12
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    6
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    12
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    31
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    52
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    16
  • $1,000,000 or more
    2

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    22
  • 1940 to 1949
    0
  • 1950 to 1959
    14
  • 1960 to 1969
    39
  • 1970 to 1979
    20
  • 1980 to 1989
    19
  • 1990 to 1999
    7
  • 2000 to 2009
    27
  • 2010 to 2013
    21
  • 2014 or later
    2

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 Warner that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    0
  • 1 vehicle available
    11
  • 2 vehicles available
    70
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    85

Commuting to Work

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

21 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Warner.

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
    1
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    10
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    53
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    60
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    43
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    12
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    62
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    0
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    0
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    13
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Warner, South Dakota in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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