McPherson County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 2,272 with a growth rate of -2.66% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McPherson County, South Dakota is the 55th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,455 and has seen a growth of -7.45% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,962 | -62 | -3.06% |
| 2028 | 2,024 | -62 | -2.97% |
| 2027 | 2,086 | -62 | -2.89% |
| 2026 | 2,148 | -62 | -2.81% |
| 2025 | 2,210 | -62 | -2.73% |
| 2024 | 2,272 | -62 | -2.66% |
| 2023 | 2,334 | -62 | -2.59% |
| 2022 | 2,396 | -20 | -0.83% |
| 2021 | 2,416 | 14 | 0.58% |
| 2020 | 2,402 | 14 | 0.59% |
| 2019 | 2,388 | -17 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 2,405 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 2,403 | -11 | -0.46% |
| 2016 | 2,414 | 15 | 0.63% |
| 2015 | 2,399 | -21 | -0.87% |
| 2014 | 2,420 | -5 | -0.21% |
| 2013 | 2,425 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2012 | 2,428 | -23 | -0.94% |
| 2011 | 2,451 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2010 | 2,455 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,228 | -799 | -19.84% |
| 1980 | 4,027 | -995 | -19.81% |
| 1970 | 5,022 | -799 | -13.73% |
| 1960 | 5,821 | -1,250 | -17.68% |
| 1950 | 7,071 | -1,282 | -15.35% |
| 1940 | 8,353 | -421 | -4.8% |
| 1930 | 8,774 | 1,069 | 13.87% |
| 1920 | 7,705 | 914 | 13.46% |
| 1910 | 6,791 | 464 | 7.33% |
| 1900 | 6,327 | 387 | 6.52% |
| 1890 | 5,940 | 3,978 | 202.75% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,186 | 95.96% |
| Two or more races | 48 | 2.11% |
| Black or African American | 38 | 1.67% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.13% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 896 | 2.25 | 81 | 19 |
| Married | 460 | 3 | 88 | 12 |
| Non Family | 358 | 1.03 | 72.1 | 27.9 |
| Male | 46 | 2.96 | 67.4 | 32.6 |
| Female | 32 | 3.94 | 100 | 0 |
3.02
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
81.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 69 | 4.21% |
| Associates Degree | 196 | 11.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 299 | 18.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 69 | 4.21% |
| High School Graduate | 570 | 34.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 243 | 14.82% |
| Some College | 194 | 11.83% |
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 | 1,599 | 1,291 | 367 |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 20 | 0 |
| Black | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Hispanic | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,094 | $66,250 | $50,469 |
| Graduate Degree | $71,875 | $13,333 | $92,574 |
| High School Graduate | $30,625 | $43,125 | $16,250 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $12,500 | $41,786 | $6,912 |
| Overall | $40,417 | $45,125 | $35,658 |
| Some College | $39,583 | $52,163 | $31,875 |
$40,417
Average Earnings
$45,125
Average Male
$35,658
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.45% of McPherson County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 16.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 15.76% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,035 | 220 | 10.81% |
| Black | 38 | 30 | 78.95% |
| Multiple | 48 | 18 | 37.5% |
| Native | 3 | 1 | 33.33% |
12.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.52%
Male Poverty Rate
14.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in McPherson County, South Dakota is Black, with 78.95% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McPherson County, South Dakota is White, with 10.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.6%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.22%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.13% |
| Some College | 14.36% |
| High School | 12.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 11.29% |
| Male Employed | 8.03% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $77,024 | $100,847 |
| Households | $62,024 | $90,834 |
| Married Families | $77,381 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $34,545 | $74,280 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
54.9%
Male Marriage Rate
61.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
179
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 55 |
| First Gulf War | 39 |
| Korea | 16 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| World War II | 4 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 58 |
| 65 to 74 | 56 |
| 35 to 54 | 35 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 10.26% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.38%
Veteran Poverty Rate
36.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.8%
Labor Force Participation
59.4%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
77.66%
Born in McPherson County, South Dakota
99.3%
Native Born
0.7%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.3% of McPherson County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 77.66% having been born in South Dakota. 0.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.