McPherson County, South Dakota Population 2022
McPherson County, South Dakota's estimated population is 2,313 with a growth rate of -0.94% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. McPherson County, South Dakota is the 54th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 Population was 2,455 and has seen a growth of -5.78% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1890 | 5,940 | 0.00% | |
| 1900 | 6,327 | 387 | 6.52% |
| 1910 | 6,791 | 464 | 7.33% |
| 1920 | 7,705 | 914 | 13.46% |
| 1930 | 8,774 | 1,069 | 13.87% |
| 1940 | 8,353 | -421 | -4.80% |
| 1950 | 7,071 | -1,282 | -15.35% |
| 1960 | 5,821 | -1,250 | -17.68% |
| 1970 | 5,022 | -799 | -13.73% |
| 1980 | 4,027 | -995 | -19.81% |
| 1990 | 3,228 | -799 | -19.84% |
| 2010 | 2,455 | -773 | -23.95% |
| 2011 | 2,451 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2012 | 2,428 | -23 | -0.94% |
| 2013 | 2,424 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2014 | 2,418 | -6 | -0.25% |
| 2015 | 2,397 | -21 | -0.87% |
| 2016 | 2,418 | 21 | 0.88% |
| 2017 | 2,401 | -17 | -0.70% |
| 2018 | 2,401 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 2,379 | -22 | -0.92% |
| 2020 | 2,357 | -22 | -0.92% |
| 2021 | 2,335 | -22 | -0.93% |
| 2022 | 2,313 | -22 | -0.94% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,231 | 96.33% |
| Black or African American | 39 | 1.68% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 8 | 0.35% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.86% |
| Two or More Races | 18 | 0.78% |
McPherson County, South Dakota Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 996 | 2.18 | 75.9 |
| Married | 495 | 2.95 | 87.9 |
| Male | 69 | 2.74 | 69.6 |
| Female | 20 | 4.65 | 100 |
| Non Family | 412 | 1.04 | 61.4 |
2.93
Average Family Size
2.18
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 147 | 8.87% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 113 | 6.82% |
| High School Graduate | 558 | 33.68% |
| Some College | 284 | 17.14% |
| Associates Degree | 166 | 10.02% |
| Bachelors Degree | 294 | 17.74% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 5.73% |
McPherson County, South Dakota Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 20 | 20 | 20 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 16 | 6 |
| White | 1,605 | 1,345 | 363 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | |
| Hispanic | 10 | 10 |
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 asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
$35,000
Average Earnings
$43,986
Average Male
$28,676
Average Female
McPherson County, South Dakota Language by Age
McPherson County, South Dakota Language
90.69% of McPherson County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 9.31% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 7.25% of the population.
McPherson County, South Dakota Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 8 | 8 | 100.00% |
| Black | 39 | 32 | 82.05% |
| Asian | 20 | 6 | 30.00% |
| White | 2,096 | 188 | 8.97% |
| Other | NaN% |
10.57%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.31%
Male Poverty Rate
11.81%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in McPherson County, South Dakota
The race most likely to be in poverty in McPherson County, South Dakota is Native, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in McPherson 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 1.68%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.66%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.77%.
McPherson County, South Dakota Marital Status
Marriage Rates
58.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.5%
Male Marriage Rate
58.5%
Female Marriage Rate
McPherson County, South Dakota Married by Age and Sex
McPherson 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.
McPherson County, South Dakota Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 9.67% |
McPherson County, South Dakota Veterans by Education
1.85%
Veteran Poverty Rate
17.90%
Veteran Disability Rate
59.1%
Labor Force Participation
58.1%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
69.82%
Born in McPherson County, South Dakota
98.53%
Native Born
1.47%
Foreign Born
0.47%
Non Citizen
0.99%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.53% of McPherson County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 69.82% having been born in South Dakota. 0.47% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
- 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