South Dakota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,943 (100%) |
| Population Density | 1 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 46 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $54,076 |
| Per Capita Income | $25,614 |
| Median Home Value | $84,100 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 779 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 387 (49.7%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 254 (32.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 138 (17.7%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 641 |
| Average Household Size | 2.96 |
| Family Households | 400 (62.4%) |
The table below compares Mellette 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 | # 59 | 12th |
| Population Density | # 61 | 9th |
| Median Household Income | # 60 | 11th |
| Per Capita Income | # 60 | 11th |
| Diversity Index | # 7 | 91st |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
