Corson County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 3,747 with a growth rate of -0.93% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Corson County, South Dakota is the 42nd largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 4,064 and has seen a growth of -7.8% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,572 | -35 | -0.97% |
| 2028 | 3,607 | -35 | -0.96% |
| 2027 | 3,642 | -35 | -0.95% |
| 2026 | 3,677 | -35 | -0.94% |
| 2025 | 3,712 | -35 | -0.93% |
| 2024 | 3,747 | -35 | -0.93% |
| 2023 | 3,782 | -35 | -0.92% |
| 2022 | 3,817 | -32 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 3,849 | -46 | -1.18% |
| 2020 | 3,895 | -181 | -4.44% |
| 2019 | 4,076 | -61 | -1.47% |
| 2018 | 4,137 | -50 | -1.19% |
| 2017 | 4,187 | 89 | 2.17% |
| 2016 | 4,098 | -74 | -1.77% |
| 2015 | 4,172 | 2 | 0.05% |
| 2014 | 4,170 | -36 | -0.86% |
| 2013 | 4,206 | 139 | 3.42% |
| 2012 | 4,067 | 33 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 4,034 | -30 | -0.74% |
| 2010 | 4,064 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,195 | -1,001 | -19.26% |
| 1980 | 5,196 | 202 | 4.04% |
| 1970 | 4,994 | -804 | -13.87% |
| 1960 | 5,798 | -370 | -6% |
| 1950 | 6,168 | -587 | -8.69% |
| 1940 | 6,755 | -2,780 | -29.16% |
| 1930 | 9,535 | 2,286 | 31.54% |
| 1920 | 7,249 | 4,320 | 147.49% |
| 1910 | 2,929 | -643 | -18% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 2,723 | 69.71% |
| White | 1,101 | 28.19% |
| Two or more races | 72 | 1.84% |
| Other race | 6 | 0.15% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,071 | 3.65 | 56.4 | 43.6 |
| Married | 424 | 3.94 | 73.3 | 26.7 |
| Non Family | 270 | 1.1 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 237 | 5.31 | 35.9 | 64.1 |
| Male | 140 | 4.85 | 32.1 | 67.9 |
4.36
Average Family Size
3.65
Average Household Size
56.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 12.06% |
| Associates Degree | 294 | 13.74% |
| Bachelors Degree | 298 | 13.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 3.23% |
| High School Graduate | 797 | 37.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 386 | 18.05% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,294 | 1,020 | 182 |
| White | 807 | 786 | 175 |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 29 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 2 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 2 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 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 other race people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,313 | $29,706 | $46,406 |
| Graduate Degree | $86,429 | $86,750 | $85,625 |
| High School Graduate | $30,139 | $34,063 | $24,821 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,500 | $27,500 | $0 |
| Overall | $34,075 | $34,808 | $33,281 |
| Some College | $32,542 | $45,156 | $28,000 |
$34,075
Average Earnings
$34,808
Average Male
$33,281
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.82% of Corson County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 13.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 12.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 2,705 | 1,501 | 55.49% |
| White | 1,096 | 158 | 14.42% |
| Multiple | 72 | 24 | 33.33% |
| Other | 6 | 4 | 66.67% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 4 | 28.57% |
43.45%
Overall Poverty Rate
40.53%
Male Poverty Rate
46.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Corson County, South Dakota is Other, with 66.67% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Corson County, South Dakota is White, with 14.42% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 30.18%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 55.39%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 64.41% |
| High School | 38.52% |
| Some College | 25.59% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.26% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 68.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 65.87% |
| Female Employed | 14.91% |
| Male Employed | 12.67% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,859 | $68,271 |
| Households | $48,125 | $64,048 |
| Married Families | $77,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,909 | $49,100 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.7%
Male Marriage Rate
32.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
219
Number of Veterans
196
Male Veterans
23
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 64 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| Korea | 8 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 65 |
| 65 to 74 | 55 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 75+ | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 144 | 9.12% |
| White | 75 | 8.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.53%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.4%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.8%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
24.6%
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
38.15%
Born in Corson County, South Dakota
99.82%
Native Born
0.18%
Foreign Born
0.1%
Non Citizen
0.08%
Naturalized
99.82% of Corson County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 38.15% having been born in South Dakota. 0.1% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.