Fall River County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 7,389 with a growth rate of -0.05% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Fall River County, South Dakota is the 25th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 7,115 and has seen a growth of 3.85% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,369 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2028 | 7,373 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2027 | 7,377 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2026 | 7,381 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2025 | 7,385 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2024 | 7,389 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2023 | 7,393 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2022 | 7,397 | 184 | 2.55% |
| 2021 | 7,213 | 243 | 3.49% |
| 2020 | 6,970 | 282 | 4.22% |
| 2019 | 6,688 | -42 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 6,730 | 32 | 0.48% |
| 2017 | 6,698 | -81 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 6,779 | -30 | -0.44% |
| 2015 | 6,809 | -40 | -0.58% |
| 2014 | 6,849 | 38 | 0.56% |
| 2013 | 6,811 | -163 | -2.34% |
| 2012 | 6,974 | 14 | 0.2% |
| 2011 | 6,960 | -155 | -2.18% |
| 2010 | 7,115 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 7,353 | -1,086 | -12.87% |
| 1980 | 8,439 | 934 | 12.45% |
| 1970 | 7,505 | -3,183 | -29.78% |
| 1960 | 10,688 | 249 | 2.39% |
| 1950 | 10,439 | 2,350 | 29.05% |
| 1940 | 8,089 | -652 | -7.46% |
| 1930 | 8,741 | 1,756 | 25.14% |
| 1920 | 6,985 | -778 | -10.02% |
| 1910 | 7,763 | 4,222 | 119.23% |
| 1900 | 3,541 | -937 | -20.92% |
| 1890 | 4,478 | -2,891 | -39.23% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,104 | 85.03% |
| Native American | 534 | 7.44% |
| Two or more races | 377 | 5.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 56 | 0.78% |
| Other race | 54 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 41 | 0.57% |
| Black or African American | 13 | 0.18% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,443 | 2.01 | 75.3 | 24.7 |
| Married | 1,443 | 2.69 | 95.4 | 4.6 |
| Non Family | 1,422 | 1.11 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Female | 354 | 2.27 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Male | 224 | 2.86 | 81.7 | 18.3 |
2.59
Average Family Size
2.01
Average Household Size
75.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 346 | 6.21% |
| Associates Degree | 792 | 14.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 829 | 14.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 408 | 7.32% |
| High School Graduate | 1,692 | 30.38% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 130 | 2.33% |
| Some College | 1,373 | 24.65% |
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 | 4,792 | 4,495 | 1,155 |
| Native American | 380 | 295 | 26 |
| 2+ Races | 233 | 186 | 50 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 94 | 18 |
| Other Race | 54 | 33 | 1 |
| Asian | 37 | 37 | 5 |
| Islander | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 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 white people with a rate of 24.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,774 | $60,536 | $65,208 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $121,364 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $36,335 | $45,167 | $26,420 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,652 | $34,405 | $12,975 |
| Overall | $41,008 | $45,112 | $32,951 |
| Some College | $42,150 | $51,250 | $33,990 |
$41,008
Average Earnings
$45,112
Average Male
$32,951
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.58% of Fall River County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 3.42% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 1.16% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,832 | 889 | 15.24% |
| Native | 524 | 313 | 59.73% |
| Hispanic | 235 | 140 | 59.57% |
| Multiple | 369 | 117 | 31.71% |
| Other | 54 | 33 | 61.11% |
| Black | 13 | 13 | 100% |
19.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.2%
Male Poverty Rate
22.09%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Fall River County, South Dakota is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Fall River County, South Dakota is White, with 15.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.07%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 37.31% |
| Some College | 18.93% |
| High School | 18.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.48% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 25.93% |
| Male Unemployed | 18.75% |
| Female Employed | 16.15% |
| Male Employed | 8.15% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,887 | $84,842 |
| Households | $61,056 | $74,869 |
| Married Families | $89,671 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,333 | $59,087 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.7%
Male Marriage Rate
50.7%
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
943
Number of Veterans
856
Male Veterans
87
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 441 |
| First Gulf War | 211 |
| Second Gulf War | 147 |
| Korea | 67 |
| World War II | 7 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 256 |
| 65 to 74 | 256 |
| 75+ | 249 |
| 35 to 54 | 132 |
| 18 to 34 | 50 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 798 | 15.4% |
| Native American | 62 | 14.94% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 19.18% |
| Hispanic | 38 | 24.52% |
| Other Race | 20 | 37.04% |
| Islander | 16 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40.47%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
3.5%
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
48.57%
Born in Fall River County, South Dakota
98.26%
Native Born
1.74%
Foreign Born
0.98%
Non Citizen
0.77%
Naturalized
98.26% of Fall River County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 48.57% having been born in South Dakota. 0.98% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.