Harding County's estimated 2025 population is 1,294 with a growth rate of -1.15% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harding County is the 64th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 1,246 and has seen a growth of 3.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Harding County includes 88.64% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 968 | 88.64% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 7.23% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 14 | 1.28% |
| Other race | 13 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Harding County's average per capita income is $45,101. Household income levels show a median of $74,766. The poverty rate stands at 5.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,833 | - |
| Families | $84,853 | $143,224 |
| Households | $74,766 | $109,939 |
| Non Families | $57,723 | $61,159 |
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