Corson County, South Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Corson 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 Corson County, South Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Corson County, South Dakota. The estimated population of Corson County, South Dakota is 3,965 people, with a median age of 27.8.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
3,965
 -3.43% -5.08%
2020
4,106
 -1.06% -
2019
4,150
 -0.43% -
2018
4,168
 -0.22% -
2017
4,177
 - -

Population of Corson 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
27%
29.3%
 -7.85%
Black/African American
0.1%
0.5%
 -80.00%
Native
70.8%
67.4%
 +5.04%
Hispanic
0.5%
0.7%
 -28.57%
Asian
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.7%
1.8%
 -5.56%
Other
0%
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 Corson 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 27.8 -1.07% 27.8 -0.36% 27.8 -2.11%
2020 28.1 -2.09% 27.9 -3.46% 28.4 0%
2019 28.7 0% 28.9 -0.34% 28.4 +1.07%
2018 28.7 -0.35% 29 +0.35% 28.1 -2.09%
2017 28.8 - 28.9 - 28.7 -

The median age of Corson 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 9 425 -22.59% 426 -6.99% 335 396
10 to 19 400 +14.03% 357 +12.62% 458 403
20 to 29 260 -13.88% 259 -7.32% 225 240
30 to 39 212 +18.8% 244 -6.97% 254 227
40 to 49 258 -34.89% 186 -13.87% 178 161
50 to 59 236 -11.82% 249 -7.17% 208 231
60 to 69 208 -5.8% 165 +2.38% 195 168
70+ 126 -4.39% 166 +0.74% 119 167

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Corson County, South Dakota is $38,281.00.

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 Corson County.

  • Under 25
    $39,583.00
  • 25 to 44
    $35,972.00
  • 45 to 64
    $52,850.00
  • 65 and over
    $29,141.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Corson 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 Corson County, South Dakota is currently $59,585.00.

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.

3.46% of households in Corson 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 Corson County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    34.39%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    22.24%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.10%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.16%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    11.40%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.24%
  • $200,000 or more
    3.46%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Corson County is $17,384.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Corson 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 Corson 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
    6.54%
  • Bachelor's degree
    25.39%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    6.93%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.96%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.17%

Employment

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

The total population of Corson County over the age of 16 is 2,672.

Of those people, a total of 58.70% 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 Corson County is 43.90%.

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 299 23.10% 44.90%
20 to 24 years 218 75.70% 53.90%
25 to 29 years 247 66.80% 38.20%
30 to 34 years 219 64.40% 22.70%
35 to 44 years 461 76.10% 42.70%
45 to 54 years 332 75.00% 9.20%
55 to 59 years 247 59.10% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 204 60.80% 4.80%
65 to 74 years 283 42.40% 0.80%
75 years and over 162 23.50% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Corson 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 861 72.40% 0.80%
Black or African American 3 100.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1,775 51.70% 42.20%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 5 40.00% 0.00%
Two or more races 28 78.60% 13.60%
Hispanic or Latino 18 66.70% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 856 72.20% 0.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Corson 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 Corson County is 1,173, with median earnings of $33,692.00.

Women in Corson County, South Dakota earning approximately 89.90% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 1,173 $33,692.00
Male 641 $35,372.00
Female 532 $31,800.00

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 403 $42,083.00
Business and Financial 38 $51,500.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 47 $43,295.00
Legal 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 95 $41,250.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 5 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 26 $61,250.00
Healthcare Support 12 $26,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 21 $26,964.00
Law Enforcement 5 $39,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 37 $25,938.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 49 $26,250.00
Personal Care and Service 29 $24,531.00
Sales 48 $9,000.00
Office and Administrative Support 116 $34,167.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 46 $22,000.00
Construction and Extraction 50 $35,250.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $21,250.00
Production 26 $31,000.00
Transportation and Material Moving 65 $31,250.00

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 299 $39,519.00 104 $43,542.00
Business and Financial 18 $50,000.00 20 $54,375.00
Computer and Mathematical 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 9 $44,063.00 38 $42,857.00
Legal 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 10 $24,167.00 85 $41,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 3 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 9 $0.00 17 $38,750.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 12 $26,875.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 17 $26,607.00 4 $0.00
Law Enforcement 5 $39,375.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $15,625.00 27 $29,583.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 31 $26,250.00 18 $23,750.00
Personal Care and Service 4 $0.00 25 $23,906.00
Sales 10 $18,333.00 38 $8,500.00
Office and Administrative Support 16 $45,625.00 100 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 38 $28,182.00 8 $11,667.00
Construction and Extraction 47 $34,583.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 37 $21,250.00 0 $0.00
Production 15 $31,250.00 11 $14,375.00
Transportation and Material Moving 62 $32,000.00 3 $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 1,070 households in Corson County, with an average household size of 3.7 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 765 families in Corson County with an average family size of 4.57 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 396 147 222 305
Average Household Size 4.15 5.23 5.41 1.15
Total Families 396 147 222 0
Average Household Size 4.11 4.91 5.17 0

Poverty

Of the 765 families in Corson County, 32.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Corson 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 1,381 housing units in Corson County, South Dakota.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 1,070 77.48%
Vacant 311 22.52%

26.07% of the total 1,381 housing units in Corson County are rental units. This is approximately 360 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 569 are occupied by the owner - or 41.20% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Corson County is $502.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Corson 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
    141
  • Less than $500
    179
  • $500 to $999
    165
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    5
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Corson County is $57,700.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    243
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    116
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    99
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    32
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    39
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    23
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    17
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    264
  • 1940 to 1949
    51
  • 1950 to 1959
    117
  • 1960 to 1969
    199
  • 1970 to 1979
    222
  • 1980 to 1989
    188
  • 1990 to 1999
    152
  • 2000 to 2009
    147
  • 2010 to 2013
    41
  • 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 Corson County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    110
  • 1 vehicle available
    319
  • 2 vehicles available
    346
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    295

Commuting to Work

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

22.1 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Corson 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
    18
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    121
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    139
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    124
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    61
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    19
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    160
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    11
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    24
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    74
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    19
  • 90 or more minutes
    7

Summary

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

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Places in Corson County, South Dakota

We have data for 12 places in Corson County, South Dakota. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.