Grant County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 7,620 with a growth rate of 0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Grant County, South Dakota is the 23rd largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 7,351 and has seen a growth of 3.66% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 7,955 | 67 | 0.85% |
| 2028 | 7,888 | 67 | 0.86% |
| 2027 | 7,821 | 67 | 0.86% |
| 2026 | 7,754 | 67 | 0.87% |
| 2025 | 7,687 | 67 | 0.88% |
| 2024 | 7,620 | 67 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 7,553 | 67 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 7,486 | -66 | -0.87% |
| 2021 | 7,552 | 14 | 0.19% |
| 2020 | 7,538 | 436 | 6.14% |
| 2019 | 7,102 | -21 | -0.29% |
| 2018 | 7,123 | -56 | -0.78% |
| 2017 | 7,179 | -44 | -0.61% |
| 2016 | 7,223 | 2 | 0.03% |
| 2015 | 7,221 | -94 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 7,315 | -75 | -1.01% |
| 2013 | 7,390 | -11 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 7,401 | 43 | 0.58% |
| 2011 | 7,358 | 7 | 0.1% |
| 2010 | 7,351 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,372 | -641 | -7.11% |
| 1980 | 9,013 | 8 | 0.09% |
| 1970 | 9,005 | -908 | -9.16% |
| 1960 | 9,913 | -320 | -3.13% |
| 1950 | 10,233 | -319 | -3.02% |
| 1940 | 10,552 | -177 | -1.65% |
| 1930 | 10,729 | -151 | -1.39% |
| 1920 | 10,880 | 577 | 5.6% |
| 1910 | 10,303 | 1,200 | 13.18% |
| 1900 | 9,103 | 2,289 | 33.59% |
| 1890 | 6,814 | 3,804 | 126.38% |
| 1880 | 3,010 | -4,945 | -62.16% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,872 | 91.09% |
| Other race | 241 | 3.19% |
| Two or more races | 184 | 2.44% |
| Native American | 156 | 2.07% |
| Asian | 47 | 0.62% |
| Black or African American | 44 | 0.58% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,989 | 2.43 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
| Married | 1,862 | 2.95 | 94.6 | 5.4 |
| Non Family | 966 | 1.3 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Female | 108 | 3.25 | 63 | 37 |
| Male | 53 | 3.17 | 96.2 | 3.8 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.43
Average Household Size
81.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 258 | 4.92% |
| Associates Degree | 636 | 12.13% |
| Bachelors Degree | 948 | 18.08% |
| Graduate Degree | 391 | 7.46% |
| High School Graduate | 1,835 | 35.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 154 | 2.94% |
| Some College | 1,020 | 19.46% |
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 | 4,905 | 4,502 | 1,118 |
| Hispanic | 287 | 278 | 214 |
| Other Race | 178 | 177 | 157 |
| Native American | 64 | 64 | 57 |
| 2+ Races | 32 | 24 | 7 |
| Black | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| Asian | 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 native american people with a rate of 89.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,313 | $63,750 | $40,931 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,417 | $55,637 | $53,977 |
| High School Graduate | $37,305 | $48,625 | $28,462 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,204 | $52,692 | $33,750 |
| Overall | $43,564 | $53,028 | $34,864 |
| Some College | $44,792 | $60,565 | $35,326 |
$43,564
Average Earnings
$53,028
Average Male
$34,864
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.56% of Grant County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 10.44% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 6,589 | 444 | 6.74% |
| Hispanic | 504 | 193 | 38.29% |
| Native | 155 | 144 | 92.9% |
| Multiple | 181 | 79 | 43.65% |
| Black | 44 | 44 | 100% |
| Asian | 47 | 41 | 87.23% |
| Other | 241 | 36 | 14.94% |
11.2%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.92%
Male Poverty Rate
9.3%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Grant County, South Dakota is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Grant County, South Dakota is White, with 6.74% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.69%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.8%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.53% |
| Some College | 7.39% |
| High School | 6.4% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 66.67% |
| Male Employed | 10.38% |
| Female Employed | 5.07% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $94,097 | $115,211 |
| Households | $73,818 | $92,573 |
| Married Families | $95,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,071 | $43,324 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.2%
Male Marriage Rate
62.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
399
Number of Veterans
395
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 179 |
| First Gulf War | 102 |
| Second Gulf War | 66 |
| Korea | 21 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 157 |
| 65 to 74 | 100 |
| 55 to 64 | 71 |
| 35 to 54 | 69 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 395 | 7.32% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 3.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
1.31%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.69%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
65.9%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
50.38%
Born in Grant County, South Dakota
93.96%
Native Born
6.04%
Foreign Born
4.57%
Non Citizen
1.47%
Naturalized
93.96% of Grant County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 50.38% having been born in South Dakota. 4.57% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.