Bennett County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 3,277 with a growth rate of -0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bennett County, South Dakota is the 45th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,451 and has seen a growth of -5.04% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,137 | -28 | -0.88% |
| 2028 | 3,165 | -28 | -0.88% |
| 2027 | 3,193 | -28 | -0.87% |
| 2026 | 3,221 | -28 | -0.86% |
| 2025 | 3,249 | -28 | -0.85% |
| 2024 | 3,277 | -28 | -0.85% |
| 2023 | 3,305 | -28 | -0.84% |
| 2022 | 3,333 | -56 | -1.65% |
| 2021 | 3,389 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2020 | 3,388 | 24 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 3,364 | -118 | -3.39% |
| 2018 | 3,482 | 35 | 1.02% |
| 2017 | 3,447 | -11 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 3,458 | 51 | 1.5% |
| 2015 | 3,407 | -33 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 3,440 | -27 | -0.78% |
| 2013 | 3,467 | 16 | 0.46% |
| 2012 | 3,451 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2011 | 3,450 | -1 | -0.03% |
| 2010 | 3,451 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,206 | 162 | 5.32% |
| 1980 | 3,044 | -44 | -1.42% |
| 1970 | 3,088 | 35 | 1.15% |
| 1960 | 3,053 | -343 | -10.1% |
| 1950 | 3,396 | -587 | -14.74% |
| 1940 | 3,983 | -607 | -13.22% |
| 1930 | 4,590 | 2,666 | 138.57% |
| 1920 | 1,924 | 1,828 | 1904.17% |
| 1910 | 96 | -3,041 | -96.94% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,930 | 57.54% |
| White | 1,252 | 37.33% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 2.36% |
| Asian | 54 | 1.61% |
| Other race | 33 | 0.98% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,024 | 3.23 | 57.7 | 42.3 |
| Married | 428 | 3.48 | 63.3 | 36.7 |
| Non Family | 293 | 1.08 | 72 | 28 |
| Female | 254 | 5.08 | 35 | 65 |
| Male | 49 | 4.37 | 40.8 | 59.2 |
4.02
Average Family Size
3.23
Average Household Size
57.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 9.91% |
| Associates Degree | 139 | 7.49% |
| Bachelors Degree | 320 | 17.24% |
| Graduate Degree | 56 | 3.02% |
| High School Graduate | 648 | 34.91% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 60 | 3.23% |
| Some College | 449 | 24.19% |
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 | 984 | 965 | 300 |
| Native American | 773 | 552 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 49 | 48 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 27 | 24 | 17 |
| Asian | 23 | 23 | 23 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Other Race | 4 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,382 | $58,182 | $47,941 |
| Graduate Degree | $79,107 | $0 | $78,393 |
| High School Graduate | $41,944 | $54,375 | $37,404 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $16,157 | $15,972 | $0 |
| Overall | $39,219 | $47,727 | $37,000 |
| Some College | $0 | $50,625 | $0 |
$39,219
Average Earnings
$47,727
Average Male
$37,000
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.29% of Bennett County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 11.71% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,921 | 720 | 37.48% |
| White | 1,158 | 307 | 26.51% |
| Hispanic | 156 | 62 | 39.74% |
| Multiple | 79 | 31 | 39.24% |
31.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.33%
Male Poverty Rate
31.59%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bennett County, South Dakota is Hispanic, with 39.74% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bennett County, South Dakota is White, with 26.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 16.1%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 44.35%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 51.64% |
| High School | 29.49% |
| Some College | 27.19% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.19% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Unemployed | 42.86% |
| Female Employed | 8.01% |
| Male Employed | 6.53% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,805 | $66,745 |
| Households | $44,569 | $59,699 |
| Married Families | $85,179 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $38,854 | $40,742 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.1%
Male Marriage Rate
33.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
139
Number of Veterans
139
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 59 |
| Second Gulf War | 52 |
| Korea | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 58 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
| 65 to 74 | 10 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 104 | 9.86% |
| Native American | 33 | 3.12% |
| Other Race | 1 | 25% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 2.04% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 3.7% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
39.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
51.1%
Labor Force Participation
46.1%
Employment Rate
9.9%
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
75.67%
Born in Bennett County, South Dakota
98.63%
Native Born
1.37%
Foreign Born
1.19%
Non Citizen
0.18%
Naturalized
98.63% of Bennett County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 75.67% having been born in South Dakota. 1.19% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.