Dewey County Population

1890–2026

4,143

2026 projection

7.4% since 2020 (decrease)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Dewey County. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20264,143-641.52%
20254,207-641.50%
20244,271+130.31%
20234,258-1363.10%
20224,394-310.70%
20214,425-511.14%
20204,476-4208.58%
20194,896-340.69%
20184,930+390.80%
20174,891-40.08%

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Dewey County Demographics

38.5median age

Median age

Female41 yrs
Male36.7 yrs

Adults

3,168
853 seniors (65+) · 27% of adults2,315 other adults

Sex

Female 50.1% · 2,185Male 49.9% · 2,175

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 44 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Dewey County Income

$62,569median household income

Median household income

$62,569

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$43,393

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

14.1%

About 1 in 7 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Dewey County Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%54%51%
Never married24%28%20%
Divorced13%11%15%
Widowed9%5%13%
Separated2%2%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201