Stanley County, SD

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    2024 Population
    3,015
    US Senator
    John Thune
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Mike Rounds
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Dusty Johnson
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    44.5
    1.83% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    5.07%
    147% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $87,712
    13.9% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $203,500
    19.8% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,642
    6.76% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Stanley 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.

    100% of the residents in Stanley County, SD are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Stanley County, SD was $203,500, and the homeownership rate was 83.1%.

    Most people in Stanley County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18 minutes. The average car ownership in Stanley County, SD was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Stanley County, SD is home to a population of 3.02k people, from which 100% are citizens. As of 2024, 1.39% of Stanley County, SD residents were born outside of the country (42 people).

    In 2024, there were 20.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.65k people) in Stanley County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 132 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 78 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    100%
    2024 Citizenship
    100%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 100% of Stanley County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Stanley County, SD was 100%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been maintaining.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Stanley County, SD
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.65k ± 119
    2. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      132 ± 65
    3. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      78 ± 84
    2.19%
    Hispanic Population
    66 people

    In 2024, there were 20.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.65k people) in Stanley County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 132 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) and 78 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.19% of the people in Stanley County, SD are hispanic (66 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Stanley County, SD as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,429 ± 1,435 people
    2. Guatemala
      2,883 ± 1,316 people
    3. Ethiopia
      2,826 ± 1,303 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,429 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,883 and Ethiopia with 2,826.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    1.39%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    42 people
    0.93%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    28 people

    As of 2024, 1.39% of Stanley County, SD residents (42 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Stanley County, SD was 0.93%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      54 ± 36
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      29 ± 23
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      27 ± 31

    Stanley County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.86 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    96.6% of the population of Stanley County, SD has health coverage, with 58.1% on employee plans, 7.69% on Medicaid, 18.3% on Medicare, 9.15% on non-group plans, and 3.25% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Stanley County, SD see 1,011 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,011 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2999 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 3043 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.1% were men and 45.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    1,011 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Stanley County, SD

    Primary care physicians in Stanley County, SD see an average of 1,011 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,011 patients).

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

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.7% under 18 years, 14.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.4% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 54.1% were men and 45.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    3.45%
    Uninsured
    58.1%
    Employer Coverage
    7.69%
    Medicaid
    18.3%
    Medicare
    9.15%
    Non-Group
    3.25%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Stanley County, SD declined by 5.55% from 3.65% to 3.45%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 4.09 in Stanley County, SD.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, 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 33.7% in Stanley County, SD.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 10.3% in Stanley County, SD.

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    Economy

    The economy of Stanley County, SD employs 1.64k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Stanley County, SD were Public Administration (389 people), Construction (244 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (168 people), and the highest paying industries were Wholesale Trade ($74,250), Public Administration ($70,024), and Manufacturing ($68,227).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.64k
    2024 Value
    ± 227
    −6.76%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Stanley County, SD declined at a rate of −6.76%, from 1.76k employees to 1.64k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Stanley County, SD, are Management Occupations (272 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (256 people), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (197 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Stanley County, SD.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.64k
    2024 Value
    ± 227
    −6.76%
    1 Year decline
    ± 20.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Stanley County, SD declined at a rate of −6.76%, from 1.76k employees to 1.64k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Stanley County, SD, are Public Administration (389 people), Construction (244 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (168 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Stanley County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Stanley 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

    $61,593
    Median earning men ± $6,410
    $45,255
    Median earning women ± $5,403

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($120,061), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($103,445), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($90,298).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($66,875), Other Services Except Public Administration ($45,288), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,695).

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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%.

    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
    1. 16
      Construction
    2. 11
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 11
      Retail Trade

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

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $17.6k
      Construction
    2. $7.4k
      Retail Trade
    3. $3.42k
      Wholesale Trade

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    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.

    Stanley 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

    Voting results are not available for Stanley County, SD. Showing the available data for South Dakota.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (63.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.68%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from South Dakota

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    John Thune
    Senator from South Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2005
    Mike Rounds
    Senator from South Dakota2
    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.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Stanley County, SD

    Dusty Johnson
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Stanley County, SD was $203,500 in 2024, which is 0.612 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $169,900 to $203,500, a 19.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Stanley County, SD is 83.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Stanley County, SD have an average commute time of 18 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Stanley County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 4.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stanley County, SD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.2%.

    Housing

    Property

    $203,500
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$67,875
    $1,072
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$180

    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 Stanley County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    83.1%
    Homeownership
    2024
    62.4%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 83.1% of the housing units in Stanley County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 79.3%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $87,712
    Median Household Income
    ± $25,802
    1.29k
    Number of Households
    ± 204

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.29k households in Stanley County, SD grew to $87,712 from the previous year's value of $77,000.

    The following chart displays the households in Stanley 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 $125k - $150k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Stanley County, SD is from South Dakota.
    0.44
    2024 Wage GINI in South Dakota
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in South Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.642% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (80.9%)
    2. Carpooled (8.21%)
    3. Worked At Home (6.61%)

    In 2024, 80.9% of workers in Stanley County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.21%) and those who worked at home (6.61%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    18 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Stanley County, SD have a shorter commute time (18 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Stanley County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 4.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Stanley County, SD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 1.2%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    5.07% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Stanley County, SD (153 out of 3.02k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 6 - 11, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

    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.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 9.4% of the children was living in poverty in Stanley County, SD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 5.8%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 135 in Stanley County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 65.8% per 100,000 population.

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