Walworth County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 5,252 with a growth rate of -0.32% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Walworth County, South Dakota is the 36th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 5,443 and has seen a growth of -3.51% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 5,167 | -17 | -0.33% |
| 2028 | 5,184 | -17 | -0.33% |
| 2027 | 5,201 | -17 | -0.33% |
| 2026 | 5,218 | -17 | -0.32% |
| 2025 | 5,235 | -17 | -0.32% |
| 2024 | 5,252 | -17 | -0.32% |
| 2023 | 5,269 | -17 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 5,286 | 26 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 5,260 | -34 | -0.64% |
| 2020 | 5,294 | -127 | -2.34% |
| 2019 | 5,421 | -29 | -0.53% |
| 2018 | 5,450 | -30 | -0.55% |
| 2017 | 5,480 | 11 | 0.2% |
| 2016 | 5,469 | 57 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 5,412 | -96 | -1.74% |
| 2014 | 5,508 | 19 | 0.35% |
| 2013 | 5,489 | 40 | 0.73% |
| 2012 | 5,449 | -112 | -2.01% |
| 2011 | 5,561 | 118 | 2.17% |
| 2010 | 5,443 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 6,087 | -924 | -13.18% |
| 1980 | 7,011 | -831 | -10.6% |
| 1970 | 7,842 | -255 | -3.15% |
| 1960 | 8,097 | 449 | 5.87% |
| 1950 | 7,648 | 374 | 5.14% |
| 1940 | 7,274 | -1,517 | -17.26% |
| 1930 | 8,791 | 344 | 4.07% |
| 1920 | 8,447 | 1,959 | 30.19% |
| 1910 | 6,488 | 2,649 | 69% |
| 1900 | 3,839 | 1,686 | 78.31% |
| 1890 | 2,153 | 2,107 | 4580.43% |
| 1880 | 46 | -5,121 | -99.11% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,258 | 80.08% |
| Native American | 542 | 10.19% |
| Two or more races | 364 | 6.85% |
| Black or African American | 116 | 2.18% |
| Other race | 30 | 0.56% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,380 | 2.13 | 73.4 | 26.6 |
| Married | 1,222 | 2.77 | 83.1 | 16.9 |
| Non Family | 800 | 1.07 | 68.4 | 31.6 |
| Female | 215 | 2.47 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Male | 143 | 2.04 | 31.5 | 68.5 |
2.61
Average Family Size
2.13
Average Household Size
73.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 194 | 5.15% |
| Associates Degree | 487 | 12.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 743 | 19.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 299 | 7.94% |
| High School Graduate | 1,290 | 34.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 138 | 3.66% |
| Some College | 617 | 16.37% |
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 | 3,131 | 2,932 | 946 |
| Native American | 288 | 174 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 200 | 189 | 70 |
| Hispanic | 90 | 87 | 23 |
| Black | 54 | 53 | 0 |
| Other Race | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Asian | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 95.83%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $60,649 | $63,750 | $53,426 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,625 | $66,493 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $35,078 | $40,434 | $28,141 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $42,396 | $47,736 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,721 | $57,019 | $37,862 |
| Some College | $38,883 | $58,929 | $37,799 |
$43,721
Average Earnings
$57,019
Average Male
$37,862
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.71% of Walworth County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 3.29% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 4,116 | 401 | 9.74% |
| Native | 520 | 258 | 49.62% |
| Hispanic | 106 | 32 | 30.19% |
| Multiple | 358 | 8 | 2.23% |
13.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.22%
Male Poverty Rate
13.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Walworth County, South Dakota is Native, with 49.62% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Walworth County, South Dakota is Multiple, with 2.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.87%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 23.1%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22.15% |
| High School | 14.45% |
| Some College | 12% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.62% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 35.56% |
| Female Unemployed | 24% |
| Female Employed | 5.79% |
| Male Employed | 5.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $75,985 | $94,451 |
| Households | $57,697 | $80,047 |
| Married Families | $90,192 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $39,898 | $47,236 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
58.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
58.2%
Male Marriage Rate
58.0%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
418
Number of Veterans
400
Male Veterans
18
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 158 |
| Second Gulf War | 132 |
| First Gulf War | 55 |
| Korea | 32 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 148 |
| 65 to 74 | 142 |
| 75+ | 77 |
| 35 to 54 | 44 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 337 | 9.79% |
| Native American | 81 | 22.82% |
| Hispanic | 3 | 3.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15.7%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.43%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
60.6%
Employment Rate
3.6%
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
63.95%
Born in Walworth County, South Dakota
98.87%
Native Born
1.13%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
0.49%
Naturalized
98.87% of Walworth County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 63.95% having been born in South Dakota. 0.64% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.