Lincoln County, SD

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2019 Population

56,826

3.48% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

34.9

0.867% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

4.1%

11% 1-year increase

2019 Median Household Income

$82,473

1.29% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$228,800

4.76% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

30,895

3.08% 1-year growth

About

In 2019, Lincoln County, SD had a population of 56.8k people with a median age of 34.9 and a median household income of $82,473. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Lincoln County, SD grew from 54,914 to 56,826, a 3.48% increase and its median household income grew from $81,422 to $82,473, a 1.29% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln County, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (93%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (2.01%), White (Hispanic) (1.48%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.32%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (1.1%). 0% of the households in Lincoln County, SD speak a non-English language at home as their primary language.

98.6% of the residents in Lincoln County, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in N/A are National American University-Sioux Falls (26 degrees awarded in 2019).

In 2019, the median property value in Lincoln County, SD was $228,800, and the homeownership rate was 76.7%. Most people in Lincoln County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Lincoln County, SD was 2 cars per household.

Lincoln County, SD borders Lyon County, IA, Sioux County, IA, Clay County, SD, Minnehaha County, SD, Turner County, SD, and Union County, SD.

United States South Dakota Sioux Falls, SD

Diversity

Lincoln County, SD is home to a population of 56.8k people, from which 98.6% are citizens. As of 2019, 2.6% of Lincoln County, SD residents were born outside of the country (1.48k people).

In 2019, there were 46.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (52.8k people) in Lincoln County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.14k Two+ (Non-Hispanic) and 843 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Lincoln County, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
52.8k ± 23
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
1.14k ± 235
White (Hispanic)
843 ± 200

2.13%

Hispanic Population

1.21k people

2.13% of the people in Lincoln County, SD are hispanic (1.21k people).

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

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

2.6%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

1.48k people

2.48%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

1.36k people

As of 2019, 2.6% of Lincoln County, SD residents (1.48k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Lincoln County, SD was 2.48%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.2

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Lincoln County, SD was 34.9. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 35, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 37. But people in Lincoln County, SD are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Lincoln County, SD residents was 35.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,277 ± 1,403 people
Ethiopia
2,274 ± 1,169 people
Guatemala
2,232 ± 1,158 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,277 South Dakota residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,274 and Guatemala with 2,232.

Citizenship

98.6%

2019 Citizenship

98.7%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 98.6% of Lincoln County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Lincoln County, SD was 98.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,198 ± 206
Gulf War (2001-)
609 ± 135
Gulf War (1990s)
361 ± 127

Lincoln County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.97 times greater than any other conflict.

COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

Showing data at the state level for South Dakota. Hospitalization data for some states may be delayed or not reported.

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Dakota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Dakota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

Median household income in Lincoln County, SD is $82,473. In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Lincoln County, SD was Census Tract 101.05 with a value of $126,458, followed by Census Tract 101.06 and Census Tract 101.08, with respective values of $104,226 and $103,958.

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.32 times higher than the average income of females, which is $43,005. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.432, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Lincoln County, SD employs 30.9k people. The largest industries in Lincoln County, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,874 people), Retail Trade (3,888 people), and Finance & Insurance (2,847 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($71,603), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,852), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,725).

Wages

Median Household Income

$82,473

2019 value

± $2,951

1.29%

1 Year Growth

± 4.78%

Households in Lincoln County, SD have a median annual income of $82,473, which is more than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $81,422 in 2018, which represents a 1.29% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Lincoln County, SD compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Sex in Common Jobs

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

$56,959

Average Male Salary in South Dakota

± $3,037

$43,005

Average Female Salary in South Dakota

± $2,581

In 2019, full-time male employees in South Dakota made 1.32 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the sex-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in South Dakota

White
$45,335 ± $1,926
Asian
$37,346 ± $16,599
Black
$30,863 ± $6,636

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Dakota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.21 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in South Dakota.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Dakota by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

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

0.432

2019 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.432

2018 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2019, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.432 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.1% decline from 2018 to 2019, 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.

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

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 101.05
Census Tract 101.06
Census Tract 101.08

In 2019, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Lincoln County, SD was Census Tract 101.05 with a value of $126,458, followed by Census Tract 101.06 and Census Tract 101.08, with respective values of $104,226 and $103,958.

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

Poverty by Age and Sex

Males 45 - 54

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

4.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Lincoln County, SD (2.3k out of 56.2k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 45 - 54.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
2,119 ± 391
Hispanic
139 ± 147
Two Or More
129 ± 137

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Lincoln County, SD is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

30.9k

2019 Value

± 1,211

3.08%

1 Year growth

± 5.28%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lincoln County, SD grew at a rate of 3.08%, from 30k employees to 30.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Lincoln County, SD, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,987 people), Management Occupations (3,875 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,271 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Lincoln County, SD.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Lincoln County, SD, by number of employees, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,987 people), Management Occupations (3,875 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (3,271 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Lincoln County, SD has an unusually high number of residents working as Health Diagnosing & Treating Practitioners & Other Technical Occupations (1.95 times higher than expected), Health Technologists & Technicians (1.72 times), and Management Occupations (1.23 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Lincoln County, SD, by median earnings, are Life, Physical, & Social Science Occupations ($87,778), Legal Occupations ($74,355), and Management Occupations ($64,627).

Industries

Employment by Industries

30.9k

2019 Value

± 1,211

3.08%

1 Year growth

± 5.28%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Lincoln County, SD grew at a rate of 3.08%, from 30k employees to 30.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Lincoln County, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,874 people), Retail Trade (3,888 people), and Finance & Insurance (2,847 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Lincoln County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Lincoln County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Lincoln County, SD, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (6,874 people), Retail Trade (3,888 people), and Finance & Insurance (2,847 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Lincoln County, SD has an unusually high number of Management of Companies & Enterprises (2.78 times higher than expected), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (2.02 times), and Finance & Insurance (1.99 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Lincoln County, SD, by median earnings, are Utilities ($71,603), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($70,852), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($61,725).

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 $6.57B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.64B) and Live animals/fish ($4.81B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for South Dakota.

$54.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.2B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

79.8% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $54.6B. This is expected to increase 79.8% to $98.2B 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
$7.03B
Iowa
$3.12B
North Dakota
$2.19B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $7.03B, followed by Iowa with $3.12B and North Dakota and $2.19B.

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 Lincoln County, SD went to Donald J. Trump with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.46%). The most partisan county was Harding County, SD with 92% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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.

Lincoln 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 Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (60.6%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (37%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (2.46%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Lincoln County, SD went to Donald J. Trump with 60.6% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (37%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (2.46%).

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

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of South Dakota.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Lincoln County, SD

60.6% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in South Dakota

Harding County, SD
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Haakon County, SD
90.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Oglala Lakota County, SD
88.4% for Joseph R Biden Jr. (Democratic Party)

In the 2020 presidential election, the most partisan county in South Dakota was Harding County, SD with 92% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in South Dakota colored by their party leaning.

US Senators from South Dakota

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

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 Representatives from Lincoln County, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Lincoln 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 Lincoln County, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In N/A, universities in N/A awarded N/A degrees. The student population of N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

N/A from Universities in N/A are N/A.

The largest universities in N/A by number of degrees awarded are National American University-Sioux Falls (26 and NaNM%).

The most popular majors in N/A are .

Concentrations

Most Common

N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded
N/A
N/A degree-majorss awarded

In N/A, the most common concentation for N/A recipients in N/A was N/A with N/A degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a N/A from schools in N/A according to their major.

Universities

National American University-Sioux Falls

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

26 degrees awarded

In 2019, the N/A institution with the largest number of graduating students was National American University-Sioux Falls with 26 degrees awarded.

Student Sex for Common Institutions

N/A

Degrees Awarded to Men

N/A

Degrees Awarded to Women

In N/A, N/A men were awarded degrees from institutions in N/A, which is N/A times N/A the N/A female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the sex disparity between the institutions in N/A by degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Lincoln County, SD was $228,800 in 2019, which is 0.951 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $218,400 to $228,800, a 4.76% increase. The homeownership rate in Lincoln County, SD is 76.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Lincoln County, SD have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Lincoln County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$228,800

2019 Median

± $5,686

$218,400

2018 Median

± $5,408

In 2019, the median property value in Lincoln County, SD grew to to $228,800 from the previous year's value of $218,400.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Lincoln County, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lincoln County, SD the largest share of households have a property value in the $200k - $250k range.

Household Income

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

$82,473

Median Household Income

± $2,951

19.7k

Number of Households

± 850

In 2019, the median household income of the 19.7k households in Lincoln County, SD grew to $82,473 from the previous year's value of $81,422.

The following chart displays the households in Lincoln 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.

Property Taxes

$3k+

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Lincoln County, SD distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Lincoln County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

Rent vs Own

76.7%

2019 Homeownership

77.5%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 76.7% of the housing units in Lincoln County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.5%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Lincoln County, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Lincoln County, SD have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 1.17% of the workforce in Lincoln County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (86.6%)
Carpooled (7.5%)
Worked At Home (4.28%)

In 2019, 86.6% of workers in Lincoln County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.5%) and those who worked at home (4.28%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Health

95.4% of the population of Lincoln County, SD has health coverage, with 65.8% on employee plans, 5.39% on Medicaid, 9.7% on Medicare, 12.5% on non-group plans, and 1.99% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in South Dakota was $8,933 in 2014. This is a 4.52% increase from the previous year ($8,547).

Primary care physicians in Lincoln County, SD see 619 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.83% decrease from the previous year (637 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1176 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 384 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Aurora County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (21.3%). Additionally, Ziebach County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (52.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

619 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Lincoln County, SD

Primary care physicians in Lincoln County, SD see an average of 619 patients per year. This represents a 2.83% decrease from the previous year (637 patients).

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

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for South Dakota.

$8,933

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in South Dakota

$4,335

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,056

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,315

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Dakota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.52%, from $8,547 to $8,933.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

4.63%

Uninsured

65.8%

Employer Coverage

5.39%

Medicaid

9.7%

Medicare

12.5%

Non-Group

1.99%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Lincoln County, SD grew by 2.55% from 4.52% to 4.63%.

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