Yankton, South Dakota Population 2022
Yankton is a city located in Yankton County South Dakota. Yankton has a 2020 population of 14,852. Yankton is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 2.68% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 14,465 in 2010.
The average household income in Yankton is $67,728 with a poverty rate of 12.03%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $630 per month, and the median house value is $155,000. The median age in Yankton is 41.2 years, 39.5 years for males, and 44.9 years for females.
Yankton Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Yanktonwas:
- White: 88.54%
- Two or more races: 4.71%
- Native American: 3.88%
- Black or African American: 1.96%
- Other race: 0.73%
- Asian: 0.18%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
2021 and 2022 population is estimated by projecting the 2019 numbers.
| Year | Population | Growth | Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 22,436 | 0.00% | |
| 2011 | 22,500 | 64 | 0.28% |
| 2012 | 22,584 | 84 | 0.37% |
| 2013 | 22,641 | 57 | 0.25% |
| 2014 | 22,676 | 35 | 0.15% |
| 2015 | 22,682 | 6 | 0.03% |
| 2016 | 22,649 | -33 | -0.15% |
| 2017 | 22,682 | 33 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 22,759 | 77 | 0.34% |
| 2019 | 22,814 | 55 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 22,869 | 55 | 0.24% |
| 2021 | 22,924 | 55 | 0.24% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 12,944 | 88.54% |
| Black or African American | 287 | 1.96% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 567 | 3.88% |
| Asian | 27 | 0.18% |
| Some Other Race | 106 | 0.73% |
| Two or More Races | 688 | 4.71% |
Yankton Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,309 | 2.11 | 64.8 |
| Married | 2,768 | 2.83 | 86.6 |
| Male | 271 | 3.93 | 90.4 |
| Female | 376 | 2.88 | 38 |
| Non Family | 2,894 | 1.15 | 45 |
2.82
Average Family Size
2.11
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 366 | 3.63% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 597 | 5.92% |
| High School Graduate | 2,893 | 28.68% |
| Some College | 2,117 | 20.99% |
| Associates Degree | 1,174 | 11.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,582 | 15.69% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,357 | 13.45% |
Yankton Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 8,974 | 8,432 | 2,821 |
| Asian | 27 | 19 | 6 |
| Native American | 266 | 168 | 43 |
| Black | 169 | 144 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 418 | 134 | 34 |
| Other Race | 106 | 12 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 385 | 226 | 17 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 93.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 31.44%.
$37,126
Average Earnings
$41,857
Average Male
$31,315
Average Female
Yankton Language by Age
Yankton Language
94.85% of Yankton residents speak only English, while 5.15% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.69% of the population.
Yankton Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 549 | 419 | 76.32% |
| Black | 168 | 25 | 14.88% |
| Hispanic | 580 | 76 | 13.10% |
| Asian | 21 | 2 | 9.52% |
| White | 12,064 | 1,101 | 9.13% |
| Other | 47 | NaN% | |
| Multiple | 612 | 41 | 6.70% |
12.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.19%
Male Poverty Rate
15.60%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Yankton
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yankton is Native, with 76.32% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yankton is Multiple, with 6.70% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 21.01%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.10%.
Yankton Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.6%
Male Marriage Rate
48.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Yankton Married by Age and Sex
Yankton Marriage
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 35-44.
Yankton Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,266 | 12.23% |
| Black | 17 | 6.07% |
| Native American | 61 | 16.67% |
| 2+ Races | 78 | 19.16% |
Yankton Veterans by Education
5.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.88%
Veteran Disability Rate
61.7%
Labor Force Participation
60.8%
Employment Rate
1%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
60.48%
Born in Yankton
97.15%
Native Born
2.85%
Foreign Born
1.72%
Non Citizen
1.13%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.15% of Yankton residents were born in the United States, with 60.48% having been born in South Dakota. 1.72% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 3,431 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 3,670 | 239 | 0.68% |
| 1900 | 4,125 | 455 | 1.18% |
| 1910 | 3,787 | -338 | -0.85% |
| 1920 | 5,024 | 1,237 | 2.87% |
| 1930 | 6,072 | 1,048 | 1.91% |
| 1940 | 6,798 | 726 | 1.14% |
| 1950 | 7,709 | 911 | 1.27% |
| 1960 | 9,279 | 1,570 | 1.87% |
| 1970 | 11,919 | 2,640 | 2.54% |
| 1980 | 12,011 | 92 | 0.08% |
| 1990 | 12,703 | 692 | 0.56% |
| 2000 | 13,528 | 825 | 0.63% |
| 2010 | 14,465 | 937 | 0.67% |
| 2011 | 14,493 | 28 | 0.19% |
| 2012 | 14,528 | 35 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 14,541 | 13 | 0.09% |
| 2014 | 14,541 | 0.00% | |
| 2015 | 14,538 | -3 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 14,547 | 9 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 14,529 | -18 | -0.12% |
| 2018 | 14,632 | 103 | 0.71% |
| 2019 | 14,687 | 55 | 0.38% |
| 2020 | 14,742 | 55 | 0.37% |
| 2021 | 14,797 | 55 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 14,852 | 55 | 0.37% |