Bon Homme County, SD

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2023 Population
7,024
0.0855% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Thune
Republican Party
US Senator
Mike Rounds
Republican Party
2023 Median Age
41.8
0.713% 1-year decrease
2023 Poverty Rate
11.8%
1.1% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$61,275
6.47% 1-year growth
2023 Median Property Value
$120,300
6.74% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
2,723
3.07% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bon Homme County, SD had a population of 7.02k people with a median age of 41.8 and a median household income of $61,275. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bon Homme County, SD grew from 7,018 to 7,024, a 0.0855% increase and its median household income grew from $57,554 to $61,275, a 6.47% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bon Homme County, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (86.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (6.49%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.46%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.88%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.28%).

None of the households in Bon Homme County, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Bon Homme County, SD are U.S. citizens.

In 2023, the median property value in Bon Homme County, SD was $120,300, and the homeownership rate was 78.4%.

Most people in Bon Homme County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 21 minutes. The average car ownership in Bon Homme County, SD was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

Bon Homme County, SD is home to a population of 7.02k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2023, 0.641% of Bon Homme County, SD residents were born outside of the country (45 people).

In 2023, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.08k people) in Bon Homme County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 456 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 173 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

99.6%
2023 Citizenship
99.5%
2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 99.6% of Bon Homme County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Bon Homme County, SD was 99.5%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bon Homme County, SD
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    6.08k ± 29
  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
    456 ± 79
  3. Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
    173 ± 56.9
2.31%
Hispanic Population
162 people

In 2023, there were 13.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (6.08k people) in Bon Homme County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 456 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 173 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

2.31% of the people in Bon Homme County, SD are hispanic (162 people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    3,032 ± 1,350 people
  2. Guatemala
    2,803 ± 1,298 people
  3. Ethiopia
    2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

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Foreign-Born Population

0.641%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
45 people
0.769%
2022 Foreign-Born Population
54 people

As of 2023, 0.641% of Bon Homme County, SD residents (45 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Bon Homme County, SD was 0.769%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    194 ± 62
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    75 ± 34
  3. Korea
    33 ± 28

Bon Homme County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.59 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Bon Homme County, SD employs 2.72k people. The largest industries in Bon Homme County, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (464 people), Manufacturing (402 people), and Educational Services (303 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($63,548), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($63,125), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($61,875).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

2.72k
2023 Value
± 215
3.07%
1 Year growth
± 11.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bon Homme County, SD grew at a rate of 3.07%, from 2.64k employees to 2.72k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bon Homme County, SD, are Management Occupations (330 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (275 people), and Production Occupations (266 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bon Homme County, SD.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

2.72k
2023 Value
± 215
3.07%
1 Year growth
± 11.1%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bon Homme County, SD grew at a rate of 3.07%, from 2.64k employees to 2.72k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bon Homme County, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (464 people), Manufacturing (402 people), and Educational Services (303 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bon Homme County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Bon Homme County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$48,750
Median earning men ± $1,771
$35,566
Median earning women ± $1,927

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,757), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,333), and Information ($57,813).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($70,250), Public Administration ($50,375), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($44,625).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.37%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments
  1. 20
    Other Services (except Public Administration)
  2. 18
    Retail Trade
  3. 13
    Finance and Insurance

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Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll
  1. $14.6k
    Health Care and Social Assistance
  2. $5.86k
    Manufacturing
  3. $5.43k
    Wholesale Trade

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Education

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

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The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Bon Homme County, SD was $120,300 in 2023, which is 0.397 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $112,700 to $120,300, a 6.74% increase. The homeownership rate in Bon Homme County, SD is 78.4%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bon Homme County, SD have an average commute time of 21 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bon Homme County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

In 2023, 8.68% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bon Homme County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.621%.

Property

$120,300
Median Property Value 2023
±$8,514
$1,902
Median Property Taxes
±$170

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Bon Homme County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

78.4%
Homeownership
2023
62.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 78.4% of the housing units in Bon Homme County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 76.4%.

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Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity
Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 9676
  2. Census Tract 9677

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Household Income

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$61,275
Median Household Income
± $5,138
2.43k
Number of Households
± 198

In 2023, the median household income of the 2.43k households in Bon Homme County, SD grew to $61,275 from the previous year's value of $57,554.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Bon Homme County, SD is from South Dakota.
0.438
2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota
0.439
2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (73.3%)
  2. Carpooled (12.6%)
  3. Worked At Home (7.58%)

In 2023, 73.3% of workers in Bon Homme County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.6%) and those who worked at home (7.58%).

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Commute Time

21 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bon Homme County, SD have a shorter commute time (21 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.05% of the workforce in Bon Homme County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 8.68% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Bon Homme County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.621%.

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Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bon Homme County, SD (645 out of 5.45k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 12 - 14 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bon Homme County, SD is White, followed by Native American and Other.

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Children in Poverty

In 2023, 14.7% of the children was living in poverty in Bon Homme County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.1%.

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Health

94.3% of the population of Bon Homme County, SD has health coverage, with 44.2% on employee plans, 11.1% on Medicaid, 16% on Medicare, 19.2% on non-group plans, and 3.77% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Bon Homme County, SD see 1712 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.754% decrease from the previous year (1725 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2338 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 7014 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,712 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Bon Homme County, SD

Primary care physicians in Bon Homme County, SD see an average of 1,712 patients per year. This represents a 0.754% decrease from the previous year (1,725 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 24.2% under 18 years, 16% between 18 and 34 years, 36% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50% were men and 50% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.68%
Uninsured
44.2%
Employer Coverage
11.1%
Medicaid
16%
Medicare
19.2%
Non-Group
3.77%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bon Homme County, SD declined by 5.75% from 6.03% to 5.68%.

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Health Outcomes

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Health Behaviors

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In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37% in Bon Homme County, SD.

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Clinical Care

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In 2023, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 12.6% in Bon Homme County, SD.

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