Pennington County, South Dakota Population 2022
Pennington County, South Dakota's estimated population is 119,250 with a growth rate of 1.55% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Pennington County, South Dakota is the 3rd largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 Population was 101,243 and has seen a growth of 17.79% since this time.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1880 | 2,244 | 0.00% | |
| 1890 | 6,540 | 4,296 | 191.44% |
| 1900 | 5,610 | -930 | -14.22% |
| 1910 | 12,453 | 6,843 | 121.98% |
| 1920 | 12,720 | 267 | 2.14% |
| 1930 | 20,079 | 7,359 | 57.85% |
| 1940 | 23,799 | 3,720 | 18.53% |
| 1950 | 34,053 | 10,254 | 43.09% |
| 1960 | 58,195 | 24,142 | 70.90% |
| 1970 | 59,349 | 1,154 | 1.98% |
| 1980 | 70,361 | 11,012 | 18.55% |
| 1990 | 81,343 | 10,982 | 15.61% |
| 2010 | 101,243 | 19,900 | 24.46% |
| 2011 | 102,404 | 1,161 | 1.15% |
| 2012 | 104,232 | 1,828 | 1.79% |
| 2013 | 105,919 | 1,687 | 1.62% |
| 2014 | 107,510 | 1,591 | 1.50% |
| 2015 | 108,088 | 578 | 0.54% |
| 2016 | 109,111 | 1,023 | 0.95% |
| 2017 | 110,503 | 1,392 | 1.28% |
| 2018 | 111,950 | 1,447 | 1.31% |
| 2019 | 113,775 | 1,825 | 1.63% |
| 2020 | 115,600 | 1,825 | 1.60% |
| 2021 | 117,425 | 1,825 | 1.58% |
| 2022 | 119,250 | 1,825 | 1.55% |
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92,292 | 82.03% |
| Black or African American | 1,584 | 1.41% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 9,245 | 8.22% |
| Asian | 1,495 | 1.33% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 159 | 0.14% |
| Some Other Race | 846 | 0.75% |
| Two or More Races | 6,883 | 6.12% |
Pennington County, South Dakota Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 43,947 | 2.47 | 68.9 |
| Married | 20,638 | 3.01 | 88 |
| Male | 1,651 | 3.62 | 71.2 |
| Female | 4,632 | 3.73 | 46.6 |
| Non Family | 17,026 | 1.36 | 51.7 |
3.07
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,544 | 2.00% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,426 | 4.43% |
| High School Graduate | 22,395 | 28.99% |
| Some College | 17,448 | 22.59% |
| Associates Degree | 7,959 | 10.30% |
| Bachelors Degree | 15,834 | 20.50% |
| Graduate Degree | 8,645 | 11.19% |
Pennington County, South Dakota Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 932 | 820 | 445 |
| White | 65,921 | 62,800 | 22,316 |
| Other Race | 376 | 282 | 92 |
| Hispanic | 2,605 | 2,140 | 609 |
| 2+ Races | 2,883 | 2,722 | 666 |
| Native American | 4,738 | 3,628 | 599 |
| Black | 942 | 900 | 102 |
| Islander | 101 | 99 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 98.02%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 47.75%.
$34,854
Average Earnings
$41,539
Average Male
$30,758
Average Female
Pennington County, South Dakota Language by Age
Pennington County, South Dakota Language
95.82% of Pennington County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 4.18% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.43% of the population.
Pennington County, South Dakota Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 8,409 | 4,801 | 57.09% |
| Black | 1,496 | 417 | 27.87% |
| Multiple | 6,762 | 1,798 | 26.59% |
| Hispanic | 5,970 | 1,545 | 25.88% |
| Islander | 159 | 30 | 18.87% |
| Asian | 1,463 | 249 | 17.02% |
| White | 87,537 | 7,754 | 8.86% |
| Other | 9 | NaN% |
13.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.14%
Male Poverty Rate
15.84%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Pennington County, South Dakota
The race most likely to be in poverty in Pennington County, South Dakota is Native, with 57.09% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Pennington 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 1.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.12%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 21.46%.
Pennington County, South Dakota Marital Status
Marriage Rates
47.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.0%
Male Marriage Rate
47.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Pennington County, South Dakota Married by Age and Sex
Pennington County, South Dakota 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.
Pennington County, South Dakota Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,394 | 12.75% |
| Black | 235 | 21.94% |
| Native American | 350 | 6.44% |
| Asian | 41 | 3.76% |
| Islander | 2 | 1.98% |
| Other Race | 60 | 13.79% |
| 2+ Races | 400 | 10.07% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 10.35% |
Pennington County, South Dakota Veterans by Education
7.47%
Veteran Poverty Rate
29.60%
Veteran Disability Rate
65.5%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
4.1%
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
57.41%
Born in Pennington County, South Dakota
97.52%
Native Born
2.48%
Foreign Born
1.24%
Non Citizen
1.24%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.52% of Pennington County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 57.41% having been born in South Dakota. 1.24% 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