Codington County, South Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Codington 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 Codington County, South Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Codington County, South Dakota. The estimated population of Codington County, South Dakota is 28,289 people, with a median age of 39.3.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
28,289
+0.55%
+1.17%
2020
28,133
+0.38%
-
2019
28,026
+0.12%
-
2018
27,993
+0.11%
-
2017
27,963
 - -

Population of Codington 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
90.9%
93.2%
 -2.47%
Black/African American
0.9%
0.5%
 +80.00%
Native
2.1%
1.7%
 +23.53%
Hispanic
3.2%
2.1%
 +52.38%
Asian
0.6%
0.6%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.8%
1.8%
 0.00%
Other
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%

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 Codington 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 39.3 -0.25% 39.1 +0.51% 39.7 -0.75%
2020 39.4 +0.77% 38.9 +1.3% 40 0%
2019 39.1 +0.77% 38.4 +1.05% 40 +0.25%
2018 38.8 +1.31% 38 +3.83% 39.9 -0.25%
2017 38.3 - 36.6 - 40 -

The median age of Codington 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 1,979 -13.51% 1,788 +3.13% 1,716 1,844
10 to 19 1,917 +8.39% 1,658 +12.86% 2,062 1,878
20 to 29 1,976 -12.43% 1,698 -7.34% 1,741 1,570
30 to 39 1,876 +1.94% 1,750 +1.54% 1,907 1,768
40 to 49 1,564 +10.12% 1,463 +4.55% 1,727 1,530
50 to 59 1,837 +1.08% 2,132 -11.61% 1,855 1,895
60 to 69 1,783 +2.14% 1,530 +2.15% 1,818 1,559
70+ 1,231 +16.55% 1,781 +10.59% 1,446 1,973

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Codington County, South Dakota is $61,496.00.

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 Codington County.

  • Under 25
    $26,858.00
  • 25 to 44
    $75,035.00
  • 45 to 64
    $74,047.00
  • 65 and over
    $41,463.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Codington 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 Codington County, South Dakota is currently $76,901.00.

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.

4.66% of households in Codington 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 Codington County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    19.13%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.73%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    19.76%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    15.34%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    16.03%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.34%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Codington County is $32,990.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Codington 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 Codington 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
    7.37%
  • Bachelor's degree
    23.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    8.95%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    58.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.81%

Employment

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

The total population of Codington County over the age of 16 is 22,460.

Of those people, a total of 69.90% 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 Codington County is 68.70%.

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 1,671 68.50% 8.00%
20 to 24 years 1,553 85.50% 3.90%
25 to 29 years 1,758 90.20% 1.00%
30 to 34 years 1,773 86.70% 2.70%
35 to 44 years 3,566 91.20% 0.40%
45 to 54 years 3,275 88.20% 0.60%
55 to 59 years 2,068 81.30% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 1,861 69.00% 0.20%
65 to 74 years 2,770 31.20% 0.20%
75 years and over 2,165 6.70% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Codington 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 21,064 70.20% 1.30%
Black or African American 209 91.40% 6.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 434 39.40% 2.30%
Asian 159 92.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 140 95.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 454 60.60% 12.00%
Hispanic or Latino 559 54.20% 9.20%
Not Hispanic or Latino 20,682 70.50% 1.30%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Codington 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 Codington County is 15,434, with median earnings of $36,654.00.

Women in Codington County, South Dakota earning approximately 63.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 15,434 $36,654.00
Male 8,353 $45,556.00
Female 7,081 $28,966.00

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 1,983 $42,369.00
Business and Financial 436 $67,027.00
Computer and Mathematical 94 $51,364.00
Architecture and Engineering 342 $53,382.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 125 $54,411.00
Community and Social Service 218 $33,200.00
Legal 58 $24,844.00
Educational and Library 836 $45,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 199 $38,125.00
Healthcare Practitioners 782 $44,451.00
Healthcare Support 380 $24,747.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 162 $38,846.00
Law Enforcement 281 $55,390.00
Food Preparation and Serving 608 $11,500.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 464 $16,125.00
Personal Care and Service 414 $20,208.00
Sales 1,789 $32,572.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,729 $32,763.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 247 $31,625.00
Construction and Extraction 661 $42,545.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 439 $45,389.00
Production 1,703 $37,386.00
Transportation and Material Moving 659 $39,489.00

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 1,347 $50,865.00 636 $31,591.00
Business and Financial 223 $105,542.00 213 $49,511.00
Computer and Mathematical 63 $48,125.00 31 $208,155.00
Architecture and Engineering 320 $52,647.00 22 $60,000.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 45 $64,609.00 80 $0.00
Community and Social Service 96 $14,194.00 122 $36,000.00
Legal 23 $0.00 35 $27,969.00
Educational and Library 222 $52,083.00 614 $41,029.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 45 $72,083.00 154 $25,300.00
Healthcare Practitioners 155 $104,219.00 627 $41,272.00
Healthcare Support 11 $0.00 369 $24,921.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 125 $50,530.00 37 $3,906.00
Law Enforcement 233 $55,309.00 48 $60,417.00
Food Preparation and Serving 256 $15,685.00 352 $8,190.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 223 $13,203.00 241 $17,574.00
Personal Care and Service 35 $10,781.00 379 $20,781.00
Sales 905 $45,871.00 884 $24,657.00
Office and Administrative Support 378 $43,300.00 1,351 $29,734.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 230 $42,679.00 17 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 661 $42,545.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 439 $45,389.00 0 $0.00
Production 1,287 $42,835.00 416 $21,136.00
Transportation and Material Moving 554 $46,154.00 105 $30,550.00

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 11,963 households in Codington County, with an average household size of 2.32 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 7,192 families in Codington County with an average family size of 2.93 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 5,795 505 892 4,771
Average Household Size 3.02 2.66 2.97 1.3
Total Families 5,795 505 892 0
Average Household Size 3.01 2.4 2.73 0

Poverty

Of the 7,192 families in Codington County, 6.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Codington 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 13,149 housing units in Codington County, South Dakota.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 11,963 90.98%
Vacant 1,186 9.02%

27.76% of the total 13,149 housing units in Codington County are rental units. This is approximately 3,650 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 7,996 are occupied by the owner - or 60.81% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Codington County is $818.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Codington 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
    317
  • Less than $500
    591
  • $500 to $999
    2,124
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    691
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    134
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    2
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    108

Property Value

The median value of a property in Codington County is $181,900.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    699
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    915
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,201
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,633
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    1,991
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    1,126
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    397
  • $1,000,000 or more
    34

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,199
  • 1940 to 1949
    695
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,029
  • 1960 to 1969
    621
  • 1970 to 1979
    2,334
  • 1980 to 1989
    1,166
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,876
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,819
  • 2010 to 2013
    1,318
  • 2014 or later
    92

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 Codington County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    599
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,923
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,827
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    3,614

Commuting to Work

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

14.6 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Codington 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
    1,041
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    3,880
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    4,482
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    2,029
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    949
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    409
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    670
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    49
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    119
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    436
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    196
  • 90 or more minutes
    136

Summary

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Places in Codington County, South Dakota

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