McCook County, South Dakota Population 2022
McCook County, South Dakota's estimated population is 5,541 with a growth rate of -0.27% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McCook County, South Dakota is the 32nd largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 Population was 5,609 and has seen a growth of -1.21% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 1,283 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 6,448 | 5,165 | 402.57% |
| 1900 | 8,689 | 2,241 | 34.75% |
| 1910 | 9,589 | 900 | 10.36% |
| 1920 | 9,990 | 401 | 4.18% |
| 1930 | 10,316 | 326 | 3.26% |
| 1940 | 9,793 | -523 | -5.07% |
| 1950 | 8,828 | -965 | -9.85% |
| 1960 | 8,268 | -560 | -6.34% |
| 1970 | 7,246 | -1,022 | -12.36% |
| 1980 | 6,444 | -802 | -11.07% |
| 1990 | 5,688 | -756 | -11.73% |
| 2010 | 5,609 | -79 | -1.39% |
| 2011 | 5,542 | -67 | -1.19% |
| 2012 | 5,566 | 24 | 0.43% |
| 2013 | 5,594 | 28 | 0.50% |
| 2014 | 5,548 | -46 | -0.82% |
| 2015 | 5,483 | -65 | -1.17% |
| 2016 | 5,508 | 25 | 0.46% |
| 2017 | 5,561 | 53 | 0.96% |
| 2018 | 5,601 | 40 | 0.72% |
| 2019 | 5,586 | -15 | -0.27% |
| 2020 | 5,571 | -15 | -0.27% |
| 2021 | 5,556 | -15 | -0.27% |
| 2022 | 5,541 | -15 | -0.27% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,316 | 95.90% |
| Black or African American | 45 | 0.81% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 | 0.36% |
| Some Other Race | 69 | 1.24% |
| Two or More Races | 93 | 1.68% |
McCook County, South Dakota Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,206 | 2.4 | 76.8 |
| Married | 1,319 | 3 | 87.6 |
| Male | 97 | 2.7 | 64.9 |
| Female | 78 | 2.64 | 73.1 |
| Non Family | 712 | 1.22 | 58.8 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 211 | 5.80% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 167 | 4.59% |
| High School Graduate | 1,280 | 35.16% |
| Some College | 642 | 17.64% |
| Associates Degree | 445 | 12.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 578 | 15.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 317 | 8.71% |
McCook County, South Dakota Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,427 | 3,108 | 870 |
| Hispanic | 129 | 78 | 25 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | |
| Native American | 18 | 18 | |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 48 | |
| Other Race | 57 | 13 |
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 white people with a rate of 25.39%.
$41,063
Average Earnings
$44,906
Average Male
$33,500
Average Female
McCook County, South Dakota Language by Age
McCook County, South Dakota Language
96.33% of McCook County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 3.67% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.80% of the population.
McCook County, South Dakota Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 36 | 32 | 88.89% |
| White | 5,036 | 388 | 7.70% |
| Other | 26 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 216 | 75 | 34.72% |
| Multiple | 93 | 1 | 1.08% |
9.20%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.39%
Male Poverty Rate
12.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in McCook County, South Dakota
The race most likely to be in poverty in McCook County, South Dakota is Black, with 88.89% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McCook County, South Dakota is Multiple, with 1.08% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.96%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.65%.
McCook County, South Dakota Marital Status
Marriage Rates
64.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.3%
Male Marriage Rate
64.9%
Female Marriage Rate
McCook County, South Dakota Married by Age and Sex
McCook County, South Dakota Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
McCook County, South Dakota Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 322 | 8.35% |
| Black | 3 | 25.00% |
| Native American | 4 | 22.22% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 12.50% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.71% |
McCook County, South Dakota Veterans by Education
2.90%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.26%
Veteran Disability Rate
69.9%
Labor Force Participation
68%
Employment Rate
2.5%
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
76.15%
Born in McCook County, South Dakota
97.53%
Native Born
2.47%
Foreign Born
0.97%
Non Citizen
1.50%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.53% of McCook County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 76.15% having been born in South Dakota. 0.97% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
- 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