Spink County, South Dakota Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Spink 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 Spink County, South Dakota. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Spink County, South Dakota. The estimated population of Spink County, South Dakota is 6,408 people, with a median age of 43.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
6,408
 -0.47% -1.08%
2020
6,438
 -0.69% -
2019
6,483
 -0.92% -
2018
6,543
+1%
-
2017
6,478
 - -

Population of Spink 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
91.9%
95%
 -3.26%
Black/African American
1.7%
0.1%
 +1,600.00%
Native
0.7%
1.9%
 -63.16%
Hispanic
3.4%
1.9%
 +78.95%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0.2%
 -100.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
0.9%
 +144.44%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +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 Spink 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 43.9 -0.68% 39.5 -8.35% 45.6 +0.44%
2020 44.2 +1.61% 43.1 +1.17% 45.4 +2.71%
2019 43.5 +0.46% 42.6 +1.67% 44.2 +0.23%
2018 43.3 -1.81% 41.9 -3.9% 44.1 -1.12%
2017 44.1 - 43.6 - 44.6 -

The median age of Spink 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 9 376 +3.84% 391 +4.22% 390 406
10 to 19 479 +5.62% 436 -26.04% 500 332
20 to 29 331 +18.33% 306 0.030000000000001% 385 305
30 to 39 298 +28.27% 364 -18.83% 390 292
40 to 49 372 -28.48% 324 +10.47% 270 356
50 to 59 553 -8.56% 495 -1.17% 507 488
60 to 69 423 +5.75% 364 +10.27% 447 396
70+ 389 +5.83% 577 -7.62% 412 532

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Spink County, South Dakota is $63,802.00.

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 Spink County.

  • Under 25
    $38,750.00
  • 25 to 44
    $69,150.00
  • 45 to 64
    $75,893.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,692.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Spink 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 Spink County, South Dakota is currently $88,036.00.

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.

7.16% of households in Spink 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 Spink County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    14.40%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    23.55%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    21.23%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    14.11%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    14.11%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.45%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Spink County is $35,636.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Spink 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 Spink 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
    6.79%
  • Bachelor's degree
    35.75%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    7.72%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    48.28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.46%

Employment

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

The total population of Spink County over the age of 16 is 5,159.

Of those people, a total of 59.80% 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 Spink County is 58.70%.

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 379 30.30% 27.00%
20 to 24 years 296 69.30% 1.50%
25 to 29 years 394 82.70% 1.20%
30 to 34 years 331 81.30% 1.90%
35 to 44 years 651 89.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 694 86.90% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 627 75.10% 1.10%
60 to 64 years 442 64.70% 0.30%
65 to 74 years 714 27.50% 0.00%
75 years and over 631 4.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Spink 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 4,932 59.40% 1.90%
Black or African American 106 77.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 29 24.10% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 20 40.00% 12.50%
Two or more races 72 80.60% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 182 36.30% 1.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 4,759 60.30% 1.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Spink 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 Spink County is 3,028, with median earnings of $39,855.00.

Women in Spink County, South Dakota earning approximately 75.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 3,028 $39,855.00
Male 1,663 $44,964.00
Female 1,365 $33,766.00

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 583 $51,875.00
Business and Financial 80 $42,308.00
Computer and Mathematical 11 $115,536.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $56,250.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 59 $80,341.00
Community and Social Service 64 $47,500.00
Legal 14 $0.00
Educational and Library 169 $47,986.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 24 $45,735.00
Healthcare Practitioners 184 $54,107.00
Healthcare Support 89 $36,458.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 102 $43,425.00
Food Preparation and Serving 80 $14,107.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 123 $27,350.00
Personal Care and Service 94 $23,438.00
Sales 238 $37,604.00
Office and Administrative Support 354 $34,028.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 151 $30,982.00
Construction and Extraction 191 $33,750.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 131 $40,536.00
Production 132 $41,458.00
Transportation and Material Moving 94 $44,643.00

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 445 $54,076.00 138 $32,333.00
Business and Financial 12 $125,833.00 68 $41,731.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00 4 $78,333.00
Architecture and Engineering 7 $56,250.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 39 $81,477.00 20 $26,250.00
Community and Social Service 27 $53,281.00 37 $41,607.00
Legal 14 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 56 $52,059.00 113 $41,083.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 22 $45,882.00
Healthcare Practitioners 32 $53,929.00 152 $54,286.00
Healthcare Support 5 $40,625.00 84 $35,625.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 91 $43,613.00 11 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 33 $19,375.00 47 $13,194.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 59 $29,926.00 64 $25,132.00
Personal Care and Service 39 $2,499.00 55 $25,417.00
Sales 135 $54,375.00 103 $19,150.00
Office and Administrative Support 35 $40,795.00 319 $33,785.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 122 $32,708.00 29 $2,499.00
Construction and Extraction 188 $32,500.00 3 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 131 $40,536.00 0 $0.00
Production 54 $47,250.00 78 $27,500.00
Transportation and Material Moving 78 $51,250.00 16 $24,167.00

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 2,459 households in Spink County, with an average household size of 2.56 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 1,551 families in Spink County with an average family size of 3.37 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 1,308 75 168 908
Average Household Size 3.29 3.35 4.24 1.13
Total Families 1,308 75 168 0
Average Household Size 3.28 3.12 4.14 0

Poverty

Of the 1,551 families in Spink County, 5.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Spink 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 3,010 housing units in Spink County, South Dakota.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 2,459 81.69%
Vacant 551 18.31%

14.12% of the total 3,010 housing units in Spink County are rental units. This is approximately 425 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,885 are occupied by the owner - or 62.62% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Spink County is $625.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Spink 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
    149
  • Less than $500
    115
  • $500 to $999
    269
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    30
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    5
  • $3,000 or more
    6

Property Value

The median value of a property in Spink County is $102,000.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    444
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    488
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    287
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    169
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    254
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    201
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    31
  • $1,000,000 or more
    11

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    1,142
  • 1940 to 1949
    171
  • 1950 to 1959
    266
  • 1960 to 1969
    269
  • 1970 to 1979
    339
  • 1980 to 1989
    146
  • 1990 to 1999
    256
  • 2000 to 2009
    230
  • 2010 to 2013
    183
  • 2014 or later
    8

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 Spink County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    96
  • 1 vehicle available
    626
  • 2 vehicles available
    765
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    972

Commuting to Work

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

17.7 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Spink 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
    619
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    616
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    333
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    190
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    146
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    67
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    182
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    57
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    160
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    96
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    74
  • 90 or more minutes
    43

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Spink 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 Spink County, South Dakota

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