Mellette County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 1,829 with a growth rate of -1.19% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Mellette County, South Dakota is the 60th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,026 and has seen a growth of -9.72% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 1,719 | -22 | -1.26% |
| 2028 | 1,741 | -22 | -1.25% |
| 2027 | 1,763 | -22 | -1.23% |
| 2026 | 1,785 | -22 | -1.22% |
| 2025 | 1,807 | -22 | -1.2% |
| 2024 | 1,829 | -22 | -1.19% |
| 2023 | 1,851 | -22 | -1.17% |
| 2022 | 1,873 | -25 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 1,898 | -22 | -1.15% |
| 2020 | 1,920 | -148 | -7.16% |
| 2019 | 2,068 | 36 | 1.77% |
| 2018 | 2,032 | -34 | -1.65% |
| 2017 | 2,066 | -5 | -0.24% |
| 2016 | 2,071 | 44 | 2.17% |
| 2015 | 2,027 | -41 | -1.98% |
| 2014 | 2,068 | 20 | 0.98% |
| 2013 | 2,048 | -4 | -0.19% |
| 2012 | 2,052 | -21 | -1.01% |
| 2011 | 2,073 | 47 | 2.32% |
| 2010 | 2,026 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 2,137 | -112 | -4.98% |
| 1980 | 2,249 | -171 | -7.07% |
| 1970 | 2,420 | -244 | -9.16% |
| 1960 | 2,664 | -382 | -12.54% |
| 1950 | 3,046 | -1,061 | -25.83% |
| 1940 | 4,107 | -1,186 | -22.41% |
| 1930 | 5,293 | 1,443 | 37.48% |
| 1920 | 3,850 | 2,150 | 126.47% |
| 1910 | 1,700 | -19 | -1.11% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 1,250 | 62.85% |
| White | 640 | 32.18% |
| Two or more races | 84 | 4.22% |
| Black or African American | 5 | 0.25% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.25% |
| Other race | 5 | 0.25% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
Native American
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 621 | 3.13 | 56.5 | 43.5 |
| Non Family | 228 | 1.08 | 47.4 | 52.6 |
| Married | 221 | 3.63 | 79.2 | 20.8 |
| Female | 111 | 6.46 | 44.1 | 55.9 |
| Male | 61 | 2.92 | 31.1 | 68.9 |
4.05
Average Family Size
3.13
Average Household Size
56.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 162 | 12.98% |
| Associates Degree | 145 | 11.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 115 | 9.21% |
| Graduate Degree | 34 | 2.72% |
| High School Graduate | 508 | 40.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63 | 5.05% |
| Some College | 221 | 17.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native American | 616 | 432 | 25 |
| White | 583 | 542 | 124 |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 39 | 0 |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 21.27%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,750 | $0 | $48,688 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $30,690 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,556 | $36,019 | $0 |
| Overall | $31,570 | $35,345 | $27,162 |
| Some College | $37,900 | $51,172 | $26,458 |
$31,570
Average Earnings
$35,345
Average Male
$27,162
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
88.34% of Mellette County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 11.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other languages, which is spoken by 11.66% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Native | 1,189 | 824 | 69.3% |
| White | 625 | 64 | 10.24% |
| Multiple | 79 | 42 | 53.16% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 13 | 100% |
| Islander | 5 | 5 | 100% |
49.13%
Overall Poverty Rate
49.56%
Male Poverty Rate
48.73%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mellette County, South Dakota is Islander, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mellette County, South Dakota is White, with 10.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 25.94%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 70.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 79.9% |
| High School | 38.85% |
| Some College | 31.69% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 14.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 61.84% |
| Female Unemployed | 60% |
| Female Employed | 15.25% |
| Male Employed | 7.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,707 | $55,805 |
| Households | $41,397 | $51,327 |
| Married Families | $57,321 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,081 | $37,018 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
34.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
99
Number of Veterans
91
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Korea | 4 |
| First Gulf War | 3 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 44 |
| 65 to 74 | 24 |
| 35 to 54 | 19 |
| 18 to 34 | 7 |
| 55 to 64 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Native American | 46 | 5.97% |
| White | 42 | 7.2% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 13.33% |
| Islander | 5 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
36.36%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.44%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
39.7%
Employment Rate
16.5%
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
82.35%
Born in Mellette County, South Dakota
100%
Native Born
0%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
100% of Mellette County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 82.35% having been born in South Dakota. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.