South Dakota Gazetteer
Source: 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 113,512 (100%) |
| Population Density | 41 per sq mi |
| Diversity Index1 | 37 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $74,517 |
| Per Capita Income | $42,302 |
| Median Home Value | $302,200 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total HU (Housing Units) | 51,681 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 32,125 (62.2%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 14,245 (27.6%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,311 (10.3%) |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 46,370 |
| Average Household Size | 2.37 |
| Family Households | 27,786 (59.9%) |
The table below compares Pennington 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 | # 2 | 98th |
| Population Density | # 7 | 91st |
| Median Household Income | # 24 | 65th |
| Per Capita Income | # 19 | 72nd |
| Diversity Index | # 11 | 85th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE South Dakota Census Data Comparison Tool.
