Bennett County, South Dakota Population 2022
Bennett County, South Dakota's estimated population is 3,041 with a growth rate of -3.43% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bennett County, South Dakota is the 46th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 Population was 3,451 and has seen a growth of -11.88% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1910 | 96 | 0.00% | |
| 1920 | 1,924 | 1,828 | 1904.17% |
| 1930 | 4,590 | 2,666 | 138.57% |
| 1940 | 3,983 | -607 | -13.22% |
| 1950 | 3,396 | -587 | -14.74% |
| 1960 | 3,053 | -343 | -10.10% |
| 1970 | 3,088 | 35 | 1.15% |
| 1980 | 3,044 | -44 | -1.42% |
| 1990 | 3,206 | 162 | 5.32% |
| 2010 | 3,451 | 245 | 7.64% |
| 2011 | 3,449 | -2 | -0.06% |
| 2012 | 3,450 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 3,463 | 13 | 0.38% |
| 2014 | 3,436 | -27 | -0.78% |
| 2015 | 3,402 | -34 | -0.99% |
| 2016 | 3,441 | 39 | 1.15% |
| 2017 | 3,446 | 5 | 0.15% |
| 2018 | 3,473 | 27 | 0.78% |
| 2019 | 3,365 | -108 | -3.11% |
| 2020 | 3,257 | -108 | -3.21% |
| 2021 | 3,149 | -108 | -3.32% |
| 2022 | 3,041 | -108 | -3.43% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,286 | 37.49% |
| Black or African American | 27 | 0.79% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,923 | 56.06% |
| Asian | 19 | 0.55% |
| Some Other Race | 27 | 0.79% |
| Two or More Races | 148 | 4.31% |
Bennett County, South Dakota Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,036 | 3.27 | 63.9 |
| Married | 404 | 3.42 | 75.5 |
| Male | 59 | 4.17 | 40.7 |
| Female | 258 | 5.27 | 43.8 |
| Non Family | 315 | 1.29 | 69.8 |
4.06
Average Family Size
3.27
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 94 | 5.04% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 191 | 10.24% |
| High School Graduate | 541 | 28.99% |
| Some College | 454 | 24.33% |
| Associates Degree | 168 | 9.00% |
| Bachelors Degree | 351 | 18.81% |
| Graduate Degree | 67 | 3.59% |
Bennett County, South Dakota Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 73 | 70 | 50 |
| Asian | 14 | 14 | 8 |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 73 | 25 |
| White | 885 | 857 | 260 |
| Native American | 817 | 564 | 57 |
| Other Race | 4 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
$32,140
Average Earnings
$33,102
Average Male
$31,324
Average Female
Bennett County, South Dakota Language by Age
Bennett County, South Dakota Language
88.76% of Bennett County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 11.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 10.11% of the population.
Bennett County, South Dakota Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 19 | 9 | 47.37% |
| Native | 1,905 | 871 | 45.72% |
| Hispanic | 275 | 60 | 21.82% |
| Multiple | 147 | 27 | 18.37% |
| White | 1,118 | 109 | 9.75% |
| Other | NaN% |
30.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
26.65%
Male Poverty Rate
33.15%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Bennett County, South Dakota
The race most likely to be in poverty in Bennett County, South Dakota is Asian, with 47.37% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Bennett County, South Dakota is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.13%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.49%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.94%.
Bennett County, South Dakota Marital Status
Marriage Rates
35.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.6%
Female Marriage Rate
Bennett County, South Dakota Married by Age and Sex
Bennett County, South Dakota Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Bennett County, South Dakota Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 109 | 10.99% |
| Native American | 24 | 2.22% |
| Other Race | 1 | 25.00% |
| 2+ Races | 18 | 20.00% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.87% |
Bennett County, South Dakota Veterans by Education
6.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.23%
Veteran Disability Rate
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.4%
Employment Rate
9.4%
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
65.51%
Born in Bennett County, South Dakota
98.31%
Native Born
1.69%
Foreign Born
0.67%
Non Citizen
1.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.31% of Bennett County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 65.51% having been born in South Dakota. 0.67% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Africa.
- US Census City/Town Population estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
- Population of States and Counties of the United States: 1790 - 1990