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Bennett County

State:
South Dakota
County Seat:

Bennett County's estimated 2025 population is 3,249 with a growth rate of -0.85% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Bennett County is the 45th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 3,451 and has seen a growth of -5.85% since that time.

3,249
Total Population
3
Population Density (mi²)
45
Population Rank (State)
-28 -0.85%
Annual Population Growth

Bennett County Population

Bennett County Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Bennett County includes 57.54% Native American, 37.33% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races, Asian, other race, Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
Native American1,93057.54%
White1,25237.33%
Two or more races792.36%
Asian541.61%
Other race330.98%
Black or African American60.18%

Bennett County Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Bennett County's average per capita income is $39,219. Household income levels show a median of $44,569. The poverty rate stands at 31.94%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median
Mean
Married Families$85,179-
Families$49,805$66,745
Households$44,569$59,699
Non Families$38,854$40,742

$39,219

Average Income

$44,569

Median Household Income

31.94%

Poverty Rate