Harding County's estimated 2026 population is 1,347 with a growth rate of 0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Harding County is the 63rd largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 1,246 and has seen a growth of 8.11% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Harding County includes 88.64% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race and multiracial populations.
White (88.64%)
Two or more races (7.23%)
Black or African American (1.65%)
Native American (1.28%)
Other race (1.19%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 968 | 88.64% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 7.23% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 1.65% |
| Native American | 14 | 1.28% |
| Other race | 13 | 1.19% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Harding County's average per capita income is $45,101. Household income levels show a median of $74,766. The poverty rate stands at 5.55%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $90,833 | - |
| Families | $84,853 | $143,224 |
| Households | $74,766 | $109,939 |
| Non Families | $57,723 | $61,159 |
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