Yankton is a city located in Yankton County South Dakota. Yankton has a 2024 population of 15,697. Yankton is currently growing at a rate of 0.43% annually and its population has increased by 1.75% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 15,427 in 2020.
The average household income in Yankton is $90,778 with a poverty rate of 10.91%. The median age in Yankton is 41.8 years: 39.8 years for males, and 43.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yankton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 13,499 | 87.08% |
| Two or more races | 1,112 | 7.17% |
| Native American | 406 | 2.62% |
| Black or African American | 331 | 2.14% |
| Other race | 99 | 0.64% |
| Asian | 54 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,811 | 2.09 | 66.6 | 33.4 |
| Non Family | 3,419 | 1.14 | 53.4 | 46.6 |
| Married | 2,674 | 3.03 | 85 | 15 |
| Female | 521 | 2.89 | 46.4 | 53.6 |
| Male | 197 | 3.6 | 100 | 0 |
2.89
Average Family Size
2.09
Average Household Size
66.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 445 | 4.15% |
| Associates Degree | 1,241 | 11.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,098 | 19.55% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,138 | 10.61% |
| High School Graduate | 3,518 | 32.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 269 | 2.51% |
| Some College | 2,021 | 18.84% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,450 | 8,949 | 3,084 |
| Hispanic | 541 | 389 | 84 |
| 2+ Races | 531 | 386 | 53 |
| Native American | 270 | 245 | 54 |
| Black | 224 | 210 | 0 |
| Other Race | 86 | 79 | 39 |
| Asian | 47 | 47 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 45.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,727 | $76,719 | $50,633 |
| Graduate Degree | $67,857 | $73,981 | $53,333 |
| High School Graduate | $32,172 | $37,237 | $28,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,382 | $42,741 | $25,875 |
| Overall | $45,456 | $51,644 | $41,611 |
| Some College | $44,669 | $56,593 | $40,142 |
$45,456
Average Earnings
$51,644
Average Male
$41,611
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.2% of Yankton residents speak only English, while 5.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.08% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 12,511 | 1,324 | 10.58% |
| Native | 375 | 168 | 44.8% |
| Multiple | 1,055 | 72 | 6.82% |
| Hispanic | 786 | 26 | 3.31% |
| Asian | 35 | 12 | 34.29% |
10.91%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.36%
Male Poverty Rate
14.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yankton is Native, with 44.8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yankton is Hispanic, with 3.31% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.15%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.54%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.21%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.76% |
| High School | 13.92% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.1% |
| Some College | 4.86% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 56.06% |
| Male Unemployed | 14.1% |
| Female Employed | 8.64% |
| Male Employed | 3.6% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $96,713 | $116,104 |
| Households | $69,071 | $90,778 |
| Married Families | $108,203 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $43,654 | $61,385 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
43.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.4%
Male Marriage Rate
42.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,230
Number of Veterans
1,124
Male Veterans
106
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 469 |
| Second Gulf War | 351 |
| First Gulf War | 313 |
| Korea | 73 |
| World War II | 57 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 393 |
| 65 to 74 | 268 |
| 35 to 54 | 248 |
| 55 to 64 | 212 |
| 18 to 34 | 109 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,155 | 10.47% |
| Black | 58 | 17.52% |
| Native American | 17 | 5.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.59%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
2.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
59.85%
Born in Yankton
96.04%
Native Born
3.96%
Foreign Born
3.15%
Non Citizen
0.81%
Naturalized
96.04% of Yankton residents were born in the United States, with 59.85% having been born in South Dakota. 3.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 16,035 | 67 | 0.42% |
| 2028 | 15,968 | 68 | 0.43% |
| 2027 | 15,900 | 68 | 0.43% |
| 2026 | 15,832 | 67 | 0.42% |
| 2025 | 15,765 | 68 | 0.43% |
| 2024 | 15,697 | 67 | 0.43% |
| 2023 | 15,630 | 73 | 0.47% |
| 2022 | 15,557 | 70 | 0.45% |
| 2021 | 15,487 | 60 | 0.39% |
| 2020 | 15,427 | 727 | 4.95% |
| 2019 | 14,700 | 41 | 0.28% |
| 2018 | 14,659 | 124 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 14,535 | -15 | -0.1% |
| 2016 | 14,550 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2015 | 14,551 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2014 | 14,556 | 3 | 0.02% |
| 2013 | 14,553 | 14 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 14,539 | 38 | 0.26% |
| 2011 | 14,501 | 31 | 0.21% |
| 2010 | 14,470 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 13,528 | 825 | 6.49% |
| 1990 | 12,703 | 692 | 5.76% |
| 1980 | 12,011 | 92 | 0.77% |
| 1970 | 11,919 | 2,640 | 28.45% |
| 1960 | 9,279 | 1,570 | 20.37% |
| 1950 | 7,709 | 911 | 13.4% |
| 1940 | 6,798 | 726 | 11.96% |
| 1930 | 6,072 | 1,048 | 20.86% |
| 1920 | 5,024 | 1,237 | 32.66% |
| 1910 | 3,787 | -338 | -8.19% |
| 1900 | 4,125 | 455 | 12.4% |
| 1890 | 3,670 | 239 | 6.97% |
| 1880 | 3,431 | -12,604 | -78.6% |