Dewey County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 5,274 with a growth rate of 1.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Dewey County, South Dakota is the 34th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 5,325 and has seen a growth of -0.96% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,604 | 66 | 1.19% |
| 2028 | 5,538 | 66 | 1.21% |
| 2027 | 5,472 | 66 | 1.22% |
| 2026 | 5,406 | 66 | 1.24% |
| 2025 | 5,340 | 66 | 1.25% |
| 2024 | 5,274 | 66 | 1.27% |
| 2023 | 5,208 | 66 | 1.28% |
| 2022 | 5,142 | -81 | -1.55% |
| 2021 | 5,223 | -2 | -0.04% |
| 2020 | 5,225 | -647 | -11.02% |
| 2019 | 5,872 | -32 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 5,904 | 50 | 0.85% |
| 2017 | 5,854 | 67 | 1.16% |
| 2016 | 5,787 | 85 | 1.49% |
| 2015 | 5,702 | 36 | 0.64% |
| 2014 | 5,666 | 82 | 1.47% |
| 2013 | 5,584 | 52 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 5,532 | 136 | 2.52% |
| 2011 | 5,396 | 71 | 1.33% |
| 2010 | 5,325 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 5,523 | 157 | 2.93% |
| 1980 | 5,366 | 196 | 3.79% |
| 1970 | 5,170 | -87 | -1.65% |
| 1960 | 5,257 | 341 | 6.94% |
| 1950 | 4,916 | -793 | -13.89% |
| 1940 | 5,709 | -767 | -11.84% |
| 1930 | 6,476 | 1,674 | 34.86% |
| 1920 | 4,802 | 3,657 | 319.39% |
| 1910 | 1,145 | 1,099 | 2389.13% |
| 1880 | 46 | -5,558 | -99.18% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 4,083 | 77.4% |
| White | 985 | 18.67% |
| Two or more races | 152 | 2.88% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 30 | 0.57% |
| Black or African American | 19 | 0.36% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.06% |
| Other race | 3 | 0.06% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,675 | 3.11 | 60.7 | 39.3 |
| Married | 595 | 4.13 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Non Family | 505 | 1.23 | 55.6 | 44.4 |
| Female | 375 | 3.77 | 43.2 | 56.8 |
| Male | 200 | 3.61 | 54 | 46 |
3.77
Average Family Size
3.11
Average Household Size
60.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 331 | 11.86% |
| Associates Degree | 282 | 10.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 346 | 12.39% |
| Graduate Degree | 153 | 5.48% |
| High School Graduate | 1,078 | 38.61% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 43 | 1.54% |
| Some College | 559 | 20.02% |
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 | 1,956 | 1,642 | 261 |
| White | 726 | 682 | 211 |
| 2+ Races | 77 | 61 | 14 |
| Hispanic | 40 | 26 | 0 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 5 |
| Islander | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 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 islander people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $53,920 | $52,969 | $54,464 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,000 | $85,000 | $59,583 |
| High School Graduate | $29,437 | $32,841 | $27,730 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,969 | $33,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $35,957 | $36,621 | $34,279 |
| Some College | $35,160 | $41,875 | $29,839 |
$35,957
Average Earnings
$36,621
Average Male
$34,279
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.71% of Dewey County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 11.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 4,050 | 1,555 | 38.4% |
| White | 965 | 49 | 5.08% |
| Hispanic | 35 | 5 | 14.29% |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 100% |
| Multiple | 144 | 2 | 1.39% |
30.92%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.28%
Male Poverty Rate
29.55%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dewey County, South Dakota is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dewey County, South Dakota is Multiple, with 1.39% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 28.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.9%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.31% |
| High School | 30.06% |
| Some College | 19.34% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 9.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 73.77% |
| Male Unemployed | 60.85% |
| Female Employed | 8.48% |
| Male Employed | 8.41% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,346 | $70,738 |
| Households | $55,077 | $66,150 |
| Married Families | $87,083 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,625 | $48,356 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.4%
Male Marriage Rate
34.7%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
182
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
24
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 78 |
| First Gulf War | 46 |
| Second Gulf War | 29 |
| Korea | 6 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 53 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
| 75+ | 31 |
| 18 to 34 | 15 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 131 | 5.54% |
| White | 49 | 6.31% |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2.44% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 5% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67%
Labor Force Participation
56.5%
Employment Rate
14.6%
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
86.5%
Born in Dewey County, South Dakota
99.53%
Native Born
0.47%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.04%
Naturalized
99.53% of Dewey County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 86.5% having been born in South Dakota. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.