Douglas County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 2,889 with a growth rate of 1.8% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Douglas County, South Dakota is the 48th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,991 and has seen a growth of -3.41% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,144 | 51 | 1.65% |
| 2028 | 3,093 | 51 | 1.68% |
| 2027 | 3,042 | 51 | 1.71% |
| 2026 | 2,991 | 51 | 1.73% |
| 2025 | 2,940 | 51 | 1.77% |
| 2024 | 2,889 | 51 | 1.8% |
| 2023 | 2,838 | 51 | 1.83% |
| 2022 | 2,787 | -24 | -0.85% |
| 2021 | 2,811 | -23 | -0.81% |
| 2020 | 2,834 | -77 | -2.65% |
| 2019 | 2,911 | -8 | -0.27% |
| 2018 | 2,919 | 5 | 0.17% |
| 2017 | 2,914 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 2,911 | -36 | -1.22% |
| 2015 | 2,947 | 23 | 0.79% |
| 2014 | 2,924 | -45 | -1.52% |
| 2013 | 2,969 | 25 | 0.85% |
| 2012 | 2,944 | -26 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 2,970 | -21 | -0.7% |
| 2010 | 2,991 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,746 | -435 | -10.4% |
| 1980 | 4,181 | -388 | -8.49% |
| 1970 | 4,569 | -544 | -10.64% |
| 1960 | 5,113 | -523 | -9.28% |
| 1950 | 5,636 | -712 | -11.22% |
| 1940 | 6,348 | -888 | -12.27% |
| 1930 | 7,236 | 243 | 3.47% |
| 1920 | 6,993 | 593 | 9.27% |
| 1910 | 6,400 | 1,388 | 27.69% |
| 1900 | 5,012 | 412 | 8.96% |
| 1890 | 4,600 | 4,594 | 76566.67% |
| 1880 | 6 | -3,138 | -99.81% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,629 | 93.13% |
| Two or more races | 77 | 2.73% |
| Black or African American | 42 | 1.49% |
| Other race | 39 | 1.38% |
| Native American | 36 | 1.28% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,117 | 2.41 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Married | 721 | 2.99 | 82.5 | 17.5 |
| Non Family | 302 | 1.02 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Male | 61 | 2.25 | 57.4 | 42.6 |
| Female | 33 | 2.7 | 69.7 | 30.3 |
2.9
Average Family Size
2.41
Average Household Size
77.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 84 | 4.38% |
| Associates Degree | 256 | 13.34% |
| Bachelors Degree | 347 | 18.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 93 | 4.85% |
| High School Graduate | 656 | 34.18% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 75 | 3.91% |
| Some College | 408 | 21.26% |
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 | 1,786 | 1,639 | 413 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 51 | 9 |
| Hispanic | 50 | 39 | 27 |
| Other Race | 27 | 19 | 12 |
| Native American | 23 | 23 | 2 |
| Black | 19 | 19 | 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 hispanic people with a rate of 54%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,045 | $58,158 | $43,047 |
| Graduate Degree | $75,000 | $79,583 | $71,161 |
| High School Graduate | $47,228 | $62,000 | $24,663 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,250 | $51,250 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $46,277 | $59,330 | $37,059 |
| Some College | $43,611 | $52,500 | $36,532 |
$46,277
Average Earnings
$59,330
Average Male
$37,059
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.5% of Douglas County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 2.5% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.89% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,522 | 308 | 12.21% |
| Black | 42 | 42 | 100% |
| Multiple | 70 | 18 | 25.71% |
| Hispanic | 68 | 9 | 13.24% |
| Other | 39 | 2 | 5.13% |
| Native | 30 | 1 | 3.33% |
13.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.09%
Male Poverty Rate
13.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Douglas County, South Dakota is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Douglas County, South Dakota is Native, with 3.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 19.53% |
| Some College | 10.47% |
| High School | 8.5% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 83.33% |
| Female Employed | 10.68% |
| Male Employed | 4.81% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,750 | $104,543 |
| Households | $78,125 | $93,588 |
| Married Families | $97,468 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,833 | $61,140 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
65.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
65.3%
Male Marriage Rate
66.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
170
Number of Veterans
148
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 84 |
| Second Gulf War | 28 |
| Korea | 11 |
| World War II | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 1 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 167 | 8.61% |
| Native American | 2 | 6.25% |
| Other Race | 1 | 3.7% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
9.15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.7%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
0.8%
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
76.83%
Born in Douglas County, South Dakota
97.91%
Native Born
2.09%
Foreign Born
1.59%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
97.91% of Douglas County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 76.83% having been born in South Dakota. 1.59% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.