Turner County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 9,166 with a growth rate of 1.54% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Turner County, South Dakota is the 21st largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 8,352 and has seen a growth of 9.75% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,861 | 139 | 1.43% |
| 2028 | 9,722 | 139 | 1.45% |
| 2027 | 9,583 | 139 | 1.47% |
| 2026 | 9,444 | 139 | 1.49% |
| 2025 | 9,305 | 139 | 1.52% |
| 2024 | 9,166 | 139 | 1.54% |
| 2023 | 9,027 | 139 | 1.56% |
| 2022 | 8,888 | 209 | 2.41% |
| 2021 | 8,679 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2020 | 8,675 | 359 | 4.32% |
| 2019 | 8,316 | -76 | -0.91% |
| 2018 | 8,392 | 102 | 1.23% |
| 2017 | 8,290 | 32 | 0.39% |
| 2016 | 8,258 | 125 | 1.54% |
| 2015 | 8,133 | -60 | -0.73% |
| 2014 | 8,193 | -115 | -1.38% |
| 2013 | 8,308 | 7 | 0.08% |
| 2012 | 8,301 | -55 | -0.66% |
| 2011 | 8,356 | 4 | 0.05% |
| 2010 | 8,352 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 8,576 | -679 | -7.34% |
| 1980 | 9,255 | -617 | -6.25% |
| 1970 | 9,872 | -1,287 | -11.53% |
| 1960 | 11,159 | -941 | -7.78% |
| 1950 | 12,100 | -1,170 | -8.82% |
| 1940 | 13,270 | -1,621 | -10.89% |
| 1930 | 14,891 | 20 | 0.13% |
| 1920 | 14,871 | 1,031 | 7.45% |
| 1910 | 13,840 | 665 | 5.05% |
| 1900 | 13,175 | 2,919 | 28.46% |
| 1890 | 10,256 | 4,936 | 92.78% |
| 1880 | 5,320 | -4,541 | -46.05% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,253 | 94.08% |
| Two or more races | 308 | 3.51% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.13% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,535 | 2.42 | 79 | 21 |
| Married | 1,957 | 3.02 | 92.1 | 7.9 |
| Non Family | 1,182 | 1.2 | 61.4 | 38.6 |
| Male | 230 | 3.14 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
| Female | 166 | 2.95 | 69.9 | 30.1 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
79.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 330 | 5.5% |
| Associates Degree | 854 | 14.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,193 | 19.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 380 | 6.33% |
| High School Graduate | 1,923 | 32.04% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 166 | 2.77% |
| Some College | 1,156 | 19.26% |
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 | 5,696 | 5,258 | 1,507 |
| Hispanic | 141 | 101 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 129 | 123 | 54 |
| Black | 49 | 45 | 0 |
| Native American | 45 | 22 | 0 |
| Asian | 25 | 25 | 12 |
| Other Race | 19 | 7 | 0 |
| Islander | 11 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $52,716 | $59,653 | $50,697 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,571 | $58,250 | $58,864 |
| High School Graduate | $45,974 | $52,281 | $29,792 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,614 | $43,008 | $22,917 |
| Overall | $48,438 | $52,996 | $42,326 |
| Some College | $46,743 | $52,424 | $40,074 |
$48,438
Average Earnings
$52,996
Average Male
$42,326
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.21% of Turner County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 3.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.71% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,004 | 649 | 8.11% |
| Hispanic | 285 | 50 | 17.54% |
| Multiple | 308 | 47 | 15.26% |
| Native | 58 | 28 | 48.28% |
| Black | 68 | 4 | 5.88% |
8.52%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.61%
Male Poverty Rate
11.54%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Turner County, South Dakota is Native, with 48.28% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Turner County, South Dakota is Black, with 5.88% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.79%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.74%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.44%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.07% |
| High School | 9.92% |
| Some College | 8.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.42% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.76% |
| Female Unemployed | 5% |
| Male Employed | 3.04% |
| Female Employed | 2.38% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $88,764 | $106,347 |
| Households | $75,283 | $89,745 |
| Married Families | $95,039 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $37,568 | $53,121 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
59.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.9%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
547
Number of Veterans
515
Male Veterans
32
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 241 |
| First Gulf War | 113 |
| Second Gulf War | 74 |
| Korea | 62 |
| World War II | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 176 |
| 65 to 74 | 165 |
| 35 to 54 | 109 |
| 55 to 64 | 78 |
| 18 to 34 | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 533 | 8.57% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 4.05% |
| Islander | 6 | 54.55% |
| Other Race | 5 | 26.32% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 1.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.35%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27.31%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.3%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
1.3%
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
75.1%
Born in Turner County, South Dakota
97.89%
Native Born
2.11%
Foreign Born
1.81%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
97.89% of Turner County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 75.1% having been born in South Dakota. 1.81% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.