Codington County, SD

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2021 Population

28,289

0.555% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

39.3

0.254% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

11.8%

10.7% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$61,496

6.24% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$181,900

0.274% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

15,434

1.51% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Codington County, SD had a population of 28.3k people with a median age of 39.3 and a median household income of $61,496. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Codington County, SD grew from 28,133 to 28,289, a 0.555% increase and its median household income grew from $57,885 to $61,496, a 6.24% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Codington County, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (90.9%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.11%), White (Hispanic) (1.95%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.77%), and Two+ (Hispanic) (1.19%).

None of the households in Codington 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.

98.4% of the residents in Codington County, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Codington County, SD are Lake Area Technical College (864 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Codington County, SD was $181,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.8%.

Most people in Codington County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Codington County, SD was 2 cars per household.

Codington County, SD borders Clark County, SD, Day County, SD, Deuel County, SD, Grant County, SD, and Hamlin County, SD.

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Population & Diversity

Codington County, SD is home to a population of 28.3k people, from which 98.4% are citizens. As of 2021, 2.1% of Codington County, SD residents were born outside of the country (594 people).

In 2021, there were 43.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (25.7k people) in Codington County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 596 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 551 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

98.4%

2021 Citizenship

98.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 98.4% of Codington County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Codington County, SD was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Codington County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Codington County, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
25.7k ± 167
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
596 ± 124
White (Hispanic)
551 ± 230

3.24%

Hispanic Population

917 people

3.24% of the people in Codington County, SD are hispanic (917 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Codington County, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,140 ± 1,373 people
Ethiopia
2,462 ± 1,216 people
Guatemala
2,377 ± 1,195 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,140 South Dakota residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,462 and Guatemala with 2,377.

Foreign-Born Population

2.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

594 people

2.17%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

610 people

As of 2021, 2.1% of Codington County, SD residents (594 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Codington County, SD was 2.17%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Codington County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
543 ± 142
Gulf War (2001-)
347 ± 130
Gulf War (1990s)
278 ± 139

Codington County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.56 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Codington County, SD employs 15.4k people. The largest industries in Codington County, SD are Manufacturing (2,552 people), Retail Trade (2,301 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,712 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($68,382), Public Administration ($51,743), and Wholesale Trade ($46,875).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,431. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

15.4k

2021 Value

± 884

1.51%

1 Year growth

± 8.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Codington County, SD grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 15.2k employees to 15.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Codington County, SD, are Management Occupations (1,983 people), Sales & Related Occupations (1,789 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,729 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Codington County, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

15.4k

2021 Value

± 884

1.51%

1 Year growth

± 8.04%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Codington County, SD grew at a rate of 1.51%, from 15.2k employees to 15.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Codington County, SD, are Manufacturing (2,552 people), Retail Trade (2,301 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,712 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Codington County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Codington County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$45,556

Median earning men ± $1,731

$28,966

Median earning women ± $2,868

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($67,250), Information ($63,750), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($60,299).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($40,478), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,500), and Manufacturing ($36,429).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

344
Manufacturing
300
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
295
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$644k
Manufacturing
$147k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$126k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.49B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.75B) and Live animals/fish ($4.59B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$51.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.1B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

90.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $51.6B. This is expected to increase 90.3% to $98.1B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$6.09B
Iowa
$3.04B
North Dakota
$2.14B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $6.09B, followed by Iowa with $3.04B and North Dakota and $2.14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Codington County, SD went to Donald J. Trump with 68.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.2%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.78%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Codington County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (68.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (29.2%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.78%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Codington County, SD for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Codington County, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Codington County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Codington County, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Codington County, SD awarded 864 degrees. The student population of Codington County, SD in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 1,128 male students and 1,062 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Codington County, SD are White (788 and 91.4%), followed by Unknown (34 and 3.94%), American Indian or Alaska Native (18 and 2.09%), and Hispanic or Latino (12 and 1.39%).

The largest universities in Codington County, SD by number of degrees awarded are Lake Area Technical College (864 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Codington County, SD are General Agriculture Management (114 and 13.2%), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (70 and 8.1%), and General Marketing & Marketing Management (59 and 6.83%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 2,190 students enrolled in Codington County, SD, 51.5% men and 48.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,959 records, of which 48.3% were women and 51.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Marketing & Marketing Management
49 degrees awarded
General Agriculture Management
112 degrees awarded
Diesel Mechanics Technology
54 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Codington County, SD was General Marketing & Marketing Management with 49 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Codington County, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Lake Area Technical College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

864 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Lake Area Technical College with 864 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 456 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Codington County, SD, which is 1.12 times more than the 408 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 788 degrees mean that there were 23.2 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 34 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,720) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($2,998) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.528% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.395% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (202k), Some college (152k), and Bachelors Degree (127k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Codington County, SD was $181,900 in 2021, which is 0.743 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $182,400 to $181,900, a 0.274% decrease. The homeownership rate in Codington County, SD is 66.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Codington County, SD have an average commute time of 14.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Codington County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Codington County, SD is $61,496. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Codington County, SD was Census Tract 9543.02 with a value of $87,150, followed by Census Tract 9541 and Census Tract 9546, with respective values of $75,694 and $68,250.

In 2022, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Codington County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.56%.

Housing

Property

$181,900

Median Property Value 2021

±$10,942

$7,996

Median Property Taxes

±$586

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 Codington County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Codington County, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.8%

Homeownership

2021

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.8% of the housing units in Codington County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Codington County, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9543.02
Census Tract 9541
Census Tract 9546

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Codington County, SD was Census Tract 9543.02 with a value of $87,150, followed by Census Tract 9541 and Census Tract 9546, with respective values of $75,694 and $68,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Codington County, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$61,496

Median Household Income

± $4,900

12k

Number of Households

± 746

In 2021, the median household income of the 12k households in Codington County, SD grew to $61,496 from the previous year's value of $57,885.

The following chart displays the households in Codington County, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Codington County, SD is from South Dakota.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.94% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (85.1%)
Carpooled (6.87%)
Worked At Home (5.64%)

In 2021, 85.1% of workers in Codington County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.87%) and those who worked at home (5.64%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

14.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Codington County, SD have a shorter commute time (14.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.945% of the workforce in Codington County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Codington County, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Codington County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Codington County, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 15.2% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Codington County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 3.56%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Codington County, SD (3.3k out of 27.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 18 - 24.

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

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 10.5% of the children was living in poverty in Codington County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.6%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 287 in Codington County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 38.4 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

93.2% of the population of Codington County, SD has health coverage, with 53.1% on employee plans, 9.17% on Medicaid, 13.2% on Medicare, 15.5% on non-group plans, and 2.31% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Codington County, SD see 1037 patients per year on average, which represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year (1078 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1127 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 366 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,037 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Codington County, SD

Primary care physicians in Codington County, SD see an average of 1,037 patients per year. This represents a 3.8% decrease from the previous year (1,078 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Codington County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.4% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 16.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.79%

Uninsured

53.1%

Employer Coverage

9.17%

Medicaid

13.2%

Medicare

15.5%

Non-Group

2.31%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Codington County, SD declined by 5.5% from 7.18% to 6.79%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Codington County, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 56 in Codington County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Codington County, SD.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 34.6% in Codington County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Codington County, SD.

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