Potter County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 2,380 with a growth rate of -1.37% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Potter County, South Dakota is the 53rd largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,351 and has seen a growth of 1.23% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,215 | -33 | -1.47% |
| 2028 | 2,248 | -33 | -1.45% |
| 2027 | 2,281 | -33 | -1.43% |
| 2026 | 2,314 | -33 | -1.41% |
| 2025 | 2,347 | -33 | -1.39% |
| 2024 | 2,380 | -33 | -1.37% |
| 2023 | 2,413 | -33 | -1.35% |
| 2022 | 2,446 | -25 | -1.01% |
| 2021 | 2,471 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 2,473 | 324 | 15.08% |
| 2019 | 2,149 | -56 | -2.54% |
| 2018 | 2,205 | -11 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 2,216 | -45 | -1.99% |
| 2016 | 2,261 | -36 | -1.57% |
| 2015 | 2,297 | -10 | -0.43% |
| 2014 | 2,307 | -51 | -2.16% |
| 2013 | 2,358 | 18 | 0.77% |
| 2012 | 2,340 | -30 | -1.27% |
| 2011 | 2,370 | 19 | 0.81% |
| 2010 | 2,351 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,190 | -484 | -13.17% |
| 1980 | 3,674 | -775 | -17.42% |
| 1970 | 4,449 | -477 | -9.68% |
| 1960 | 4,926 | 238 | 5.08% |
| 1950 | 4,688 | 74 | 1.6% |
| 1940 | 4,614 | -1,148 | -19.92% |
| 1930 | 5,762 | 1,380 | 31.49% |
| 1920 | 4,382 | -84 | -1.88% |
| 1910 | 4,466 | 1,478 | 49.46% |
| 1900 | 2,988 | 78 | 2.68% |
| 1890 | 2,910 | 695 | 31.38% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,196 | 90.37% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 4.61% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 1.93% |
| Other race | 28 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 25 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.91% |
| 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 | 1,021 | 2.31 | 78.8 | 21.2 |
| Married | 592 | 2.9 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Non Family | 368 | 1.13 | 74.5 | 25.5 |
| Female | 36 | 4.5 | 80.6 | 19.4 |
| Male | 25 | 2.72 | 100 | 0 |
2.95
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
78.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 27 | 1.56% |
| Associates Degree | 194 | 11.18% |
| Bachelors Degree | 384 | 22.13% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 4.5% |
| High School Graduate | 706 | 40.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 0.75% |
| Some College | 333 | 19.19% |
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 | 1,585 | 1,553 | 443 |
| 2+ Races | 55 | 55 | 0 |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| Native American | 25 | 17 | 0 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Other Race | 8 | 8 | 4 |
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 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $46,167 | $58,056 | $26,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $64,375 | $58,813 | $96,875 |
| High School Graduate | $35,000 | $46,250 | $25,547 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $49,500 | $55,250 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,075 | $52,167 | $32,589 |
| Some College | $46,667 | $53,194 | $43,295 |
$45,075
Average Earnings
$52,167
Average Male
$32,589
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.95% of Potter County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 2.05% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 1.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,114 | 106 | 5.01% |
| Multiple | 112 | 57 | 50.89% |
| Native | 25 | 17 | 68% |
7.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.6%
Male Poverty Rate
4.75%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Potter County, South Dakota is Native, with 68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Potter County, South Dakota is White, with 5.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 3.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 7.5% |
| High School | 4.97% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.08% |
| Female Unemployed | 3.03% |
| Female Employed | 1.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $92,829 | $106,287 |
| Households | $71,726 | $88,564 |
| Married Families | $95,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $46,912 | $55,701 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
67.7%
Male Marriage Rate
55.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
113
Number of Veterans
113
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 60 |
| Korea | 13 |
| Second Gulf War | 9 |
| First Gulf War | 8 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 50 |
| 65 to 74 | 36 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 13 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 105 | 6.09% |
| Asian | 8 | 36.36% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
3.88%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.18%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.5%
Labor Force Participation
61.7%
Employment Rate
2.9%
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
79.26%
Born in Potter County, South Dakota
98.97%
Native Born
1.03%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.03%
Naturalized
98.97% of Potter County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 79.26% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.