Hamlin County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 6,508 with a growth rate of 0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Hamlin County, South Dakota is the 28th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 5,915 and has seen a growth of 10.03% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,793 | 57 | 0.85% |
| 2028 | 6,736 | 57 | 0.85% |
| 2027 | 6,679 | 57 | 0.86% |
| 2026 | 6,622 | 57 | 0.87% |
| 2025 | 6,565 | 57 | 0.88% |
| 2024 | 6,508 | 57 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 6,451 | 57 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 6,394 | 130 | 2.08% |
| 2021 | 6,264 | 98 | 1.59% |
| 2020 | 6,166 | -58 | -0.93% |
| 2019 | 6,224 | 111 | 1.82% |
| 2018 | 6,113 | 81 | 1.34% |
| 2017 | 6,032 | 116 | 1.96% |
| 2016 | 5,916 | -61 | -1.02% |
| 2015 | 5,977 | 25 | 0.42% |
| 2014 | 5,952 | 25 | 0.42% |
| 2013 | 5,927 | -19 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 5,946 | -18 | -0.3% |
| 2011 | 5,964 | 49 | 0.83% |
| 2010 | 5,915 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 4,974 | -287 | -5.46% |
| 1980 | 5,261 | 89 | 1.72% |
| 1970 | 5,172 | -1,131 | -17.94% |
| 1960 | 6,303 | -755 | -10.7% |
| 1950 | 7,058 | -504 | -6.66% |
| 1940 | 7,562 | -737 | -8.88% |
| 1930 | 8,299 | 245 | 3.04% |
| 1920 | 8,054 | 579 | 7.75% |
| 1910 | 7,475 | 1,530 | 25.74% |
| 1900 | 5,945 | 1,320 | 28.54% |
| 1890 | 4,625 | 3,932 | 567.39% |
| 1880 | 693 | -6,100 | -89.8% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,802 | 93.64% |
| Other race | 178 | 2.87% |
| Two or more races | 162 | 2.61% |
| Native American | 28 | 0.45% |
| Black or African American | 14 | 0.23% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,151 | 2.79 | 80.7 | 19.3 |
| Married | 1,335 | 3.42 | 89.4 | 10.6 |
| Non Family | 571 | 1.22 | 60.4 | 39.6 |
| Female | 136 | 2.9 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Male | 109 | 3.1 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.79
Average Household Size
80.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 85 | 2.35% |
| Associates Degree | 426 | 11.77% |
| Bachelors Degree | 573 | 15.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 219 | 6.05% |
| High School Graduate | 1,438 | 39.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 191 | 5.28% |
| Some College | 687 | 18.98% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,358 | 3,186 | 739 |
| Hispanic | 161 | 61 | 10 |
| Other Race | 89 | 16 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 88 | 81 | 40 |
| Native American | 19 | 15 | 7 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 45.45%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $54,572 | $67,740 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,458 | $62,250 | $48,750 |
| High School Graduate | $46,233 | $51,304 | $31,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,174 | $32,310 | $29,219 |
| Overall | $46,659 | $55,192 | $35,048 |
| Some College | $43,565 | $59,219 | $34,643 |
$46,659
Average Earnings
$55,192
Average Male
$35,048
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
94.84% of Hamlin County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 5.16% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.33% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 5,498 | 376 | 6.84% |
| Hispanic | 331 | 51 | 15.41% |
| Multiple | 162 | 32 | 19.75% |
| Other | 178 | 6 | 3.37% |
7.43%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.95%
Male Poverty Rate
6.83%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Hamlin County, South Dakota is Multiple, with 19.75% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Hamlin County, South Dakota is Other, with 3.37% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.93%. Among those working part-time, it was 5.68%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.23%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.94% |
| High School | 8.22% |
| Some College | 3.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.08% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 40% |
| Male Employed | 4.5% |
| Male Unemployed | 3.28% |
| Female Employed | 2.49% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,415 | $99,286 |
| Households | $76,995 | $88,657 |
| Married Families | $94,375 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,461 | $55,098 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
61.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
61.8%
Male Marriage Rate
60.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
299
Number of Veterans
257
Male Veterans
42
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 93 |
| Second Gulf War | 68 |
| First Gulf War | 57 |
| Korea | 48 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 92 |
| 65 to 74 | 65 |
| 35 to 54 | 61 |
| 55 to 64 | 51 |
| 18 to 34 | 30 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 289 | 7.38% |
| Black | 9 | 100% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.89% |
| Hispanic | 1 | 0.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69%
Labor Force Participation
67.2%
Employment Rate
2.5%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
70.84%
Born in Hamlin County, South Dakota
96.4%
Native Born
3.6%
Foreign Born
3.24%
Non Citizen
0.36%
Naturalized
96.4% of Hamlin County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 70.84% having been born in South Dakota. 3.24% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.