Sully County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 1,506 with a growth rate of 0.8% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Sully County, South Dakota is the 62nd largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 1,377 and has seen a growth of 9.37% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,566 | 12 | 0.77% |
| 2028 | 1,554 | 12 | 0.78% |
| 2027 | 1,542 | 12 | 0.78% |
| 2026 | 1,530 | 12 | 0.79% |
| 2025 | 1,518 | 12 | 0.8% |
| 2024 | 1,506 | 12 | 0.8% |
| 2023 | 1,494 | 12 | 0.81% |
| 2022 | 1,482 | 11 | 0.75% |
| 2021 | 1,471 | 20 | 1.38% |
| 2020 | 1,451 | 74 | 5.37% |
| 2019 | 1,377 | 4 | 0.29% |
| 2018 | 1,373 | -27 | -1.93% |
| 2017 | 1,400 | -9 | -0.64% |
| 2016 | 1,409 | 7 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 1,402 | -4 | -0.28% |
| 2014 | 1,406 | -30 | -2.09% |
| 2013 | 1,436 | 7 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 1,429 | 55 | 4% |
| 2011 | 1,374 | -3 | -0.22% |
| 2010 | 1,377 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 1,589 | -401 | -20.15% |
| 1980 | 1,990 | -372 | -15.75% |
| 1970 | 2,362 | -245 | -9.4% |
| 1960 | 2,607 | -106 | -3.91% |
| 1950 | 2,713 | 45 | 1.69% |
| 1940 | 2,668 | -1,184 | -30.74% |
| 1930 | 3,852 | 1,021 | 36.06% |
| 1920 | 2,831 | 369 | 14.99% |
| 1910 | 2,462 | 747 | 43.56% |
| 1900 | 1,715 | -697 | -28.9% |
| 1890 | 2,412 | 2,116 | 714.86% |
| 1880 | 296 | -1,270 | -81.1% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,214 | 92.11% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 5.46% |
| Two or more races | 32 | 2.43% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 599 | 2.19 | 80.5 | 19.5 |
| Married | 303 | 2.69 | 86.1 | 13.9 |
| Non Family | 257 | 1.26 | 73.9 | 26.1 |
| Female | 24 | 4.58 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 15 | 4.33 | 46.7 | 53.3 |
2.68
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
80.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 35 | 3.39% |
| Associates Degree | 157 | 15.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 190 | 18.41% |
| Graduate Degree | 32 | 3.1% |
| High School Graduate | 397 | 38.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 4 | 0.39% |
| Some College | 217 | 21.03% |
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 | 979 | 940 | 222 |
| Black | 47 | 47 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 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 22.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,982 | $47,500 | $45,729 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,714 | $0 | $56,429 |
| High School Graduate | $45,085 | $45,170 | $42,031 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $58,333 | $59,583 | $0 |
| Overall | $45,674 | $46,887 | $39,625 |
| Some College | $45,903 | $53,839 | $20,833 |
$45,674
Average Earnings
$46,887
Average Male
$39,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.78% of Sully County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 7.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 5.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,204 | 111 | 9.22% |
8.49%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.44%
Male Poverty Rate
11.19%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Sully County, South Dakota is White, with 9.22% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Sully County, South Dakota is White, with 9.22% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.18%. Among those working part-time, it was 7.79%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.38% |
| High School | 15.37% |
| Some College | 7.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 5.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.98% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $93,500 | $115,275 |
| Households | $66,875 | $94,785 |
| Married Families | $96,518 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $49,219 | $63,590 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
65.3%
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
62
Number of Veterans
48
Male Veterans
14
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 9 |
| Korea | 2 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 21 |
| 75+ | 18 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 6.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
38.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
70%
Labor Force Participation
70%
Employment Rate
0%
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
72%
Born in Sully County, South Dakota
94.39%
Native Born
5.61%
Foreign Born
5.61%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
94.39% of Sully County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 72% having been born in South Dakota. 5.61% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.