Gregory County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 4,037 with a growth rate of 0.47% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Gregory County, South Dakota is the 40th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 4,270 and has seen a growth of -5.46% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 4,132 | 19 | 0.46% |
| 2028 | 4,113 | 19 | 0.46% |
| 2027 | 4,094 | 19 | 0.47% |
| 2026 | 4,075 | 19 | 0.47% |
| 2025 | 4,056 | 19 | 0.47% |
| 2024 | 4,037 | 19 | 0.47% |
| 2023 | 4,018 | 19 | 0.48% |
| 2022 | 3,999 | 42 | 1.06% |
| 2021 | 3,957 | -46 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 4,003 | -180 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 4,183 | -14 | -0.33% |
| 2018 | 4,197 | -10 | -0.24% |
| 2017 | 4,207 | 50 | 1.2% |
| 2016 | 4,157 | -38 | -0.91% |
| 2015 | 4,195 | -32 | -0.76% |
| 2014 | 4,227 | -7 | -0.17% |
| 2013 | 4,234 | -13 | -0.31% |
| 2012 | 4,247 | 24 | 0.57% |
| 2011 | 4,223 | -47 | -1.1% |
| 2010 | 4,270 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 5,359 | -656 | -10.91% |
| 1980 | 6,015 | -695 | -10.36% |
| 1970 | 6,710 | -689 | -9.31% |
| 1960 | 7,399 | -1,157 | -13.52% |
| 1950 | 8,556 | -998 | -10.45% |
| 1940 | 9,554 | -1,866 | -16.34% |
| 1930 | 11,420 | -1,280 | -10.08% |
| 1920 | 12,700 | -361 | -2.76% |
| 1910 | 13,061 | 10,850 | 490.73% |
| 1900 | 2,211 | 1,916 | 649.49% |
| 1890 | 295 | -3,837 | -92.86% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,491 | 87.43% |
| Native American | 224 | 5.61% |
| Two or more races | 220 | 5.51% |
| Black or African American | 40 | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.13% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,635 | 2.4 | 78.3 | 21.7 |
| Married | 849 | 3.14 | 88.8 | 11.2 |
| Non Family | 641 | 1.08 | 66 | 34 |
| Female | 94 | 2.88 | 78.7 | 21.3 |
| Male | 51 | 5.8 | 58.8 | 41.2 |
3.19
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
78.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 5.86% |
| Associates Degree | 331 | 11.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 376 | 13.6% |
| Graduate Degree | 203 | 7.34% |
| High School Graduate | 1,109 | 40.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 77 | 2.79% |
| Some College | 506 | 18.31% |
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 | 2,494 | 2,304 | 563 |
| Native American | 115 | 75 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 87 | 85 | 11 |
| Hispanic | 39 | 32 | 0 |
| Black | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 40%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,719 | $61,250 | $46,029 |
| Graduate Degree | $80,000 | $81,667 | $76,500 |
| High School Graduate | $28,102 | $31,023 | $26,658 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,016 | $0 | $11,563 |
| Overall | $39,303 | $40,977 | $35,461 |
| Some College | $40,042 | $41,815 | $32,813 |
$39,303
Average Earnings
$40,977
Average Male
$35,461
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.48% of Gregory County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 1.52% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 0.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,400 | 248 | 7.29% |
| Native | 221 | 130 | 58.82% |
| Multiple | 220 | 39 | 17.73% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 17 | 39.53% |
11.05%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.78%
Male Poverty Rate
10.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Gregory County, South Dakota is Native, with 58.82% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Gregory County, South Dakota is White, with 7.29% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.45%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 18.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.03% |
| High School | 11.16% |
| Some College | 10.05% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 93.55% |
| Female Unemployed | 22.58% |
| Male Employed | 8.2% |
| Female Employed | 5.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,750 | $94,153 |
| Households | $52,432 | $73,414 |
| Married Families | $87,458 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $32,227 | $40,255 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
54.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.5%
Male Marriage Rate
54.8%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
207
Number of Veterans
187
Male Veterans
20
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 102 |
| First Gulf War | 44 |
| Korea | 24 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 74 |
| 65 to 74 | 66 |
| 55 to 64 | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 188 | 6.9% |
| Native American | 18 | 14.75% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.81% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.93%
Veteran Poverty Rate
40%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.6%
Labor Force Participation
63.3%
Employment Rate
3%
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
79.91%
Born in Gregory County, South Dakota
99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born
0.15%
Non Citizen
0.35%
Naturalized
99.5% of Gregory County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 79.91% having been born in South Dakota. 0.15% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.