South Dakota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 30,546 (100%) |
| Population Density | 9 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 27 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,790 |
| Per Capita Income | $38,550 |
| Median Home Value | $310,900 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 12,871 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 8,727 (67.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 3,241 (25.2%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 903 (7.0%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 11,968 |
| Average Household Size | 2.46 |
| Family Households | 8,431 (70.4%) |
The table below compares Meade County to the other 66 counties and county equivalents in South Dakota by rank and percentile using 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 6 | 92nd |
| Population Density | # 23 | 66th |
| Median Household Income | # 22 | 68th |
| Per Capita Income | # 31 | 54th |
| Diversity Index | # 25 | 63rd |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
