Meade County's estimated 2026 population is 30,892 with a growth rate of -0.04% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Meade County is the 6th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 25,478 and has seen a growth of 21.25% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Meade County includes 87.42% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (87.42%)
Two or more races (7.07%)
Black or African American (1.96%)
Native American (1.77%)
Other race (0.84%)
Asian (0.78%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.15%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,487 | 87.42% |
| Two or more races | 2,143 | 7.07% |
| Black or African American | 594 | 1.96% |
| Native American | 536 | 1.77% |
| Other race | 256 | 0.84% |
| Asian | 237 | 0.78% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.15% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Meade County's average per capita income is $44,931. Household income levels show a median of $74,161. The poverty rate stands at 7.65%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $101,316 | - |
| Families | $92,367 | $104,659 |
| Households | $74,161 | $89,185 |
| Non Families | $35,478 | $49,910 |
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