Perkins County's estimated 2025 population is 2,884 with a growth rate of 0.87% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perkins County is the 49th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,988 and has seen a growth of -3.48% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Perkins County includes 94.67% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Two or more races, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,895 | 94.67% |
| Native American | 76 | 2.49% |
| Two or more races | 59 | 1.93% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.59% |
| Other race | 10 | 0.33% |
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Perkins County's average per capita income is $41,314. Household income levels show a median of $65,455. The poverty rate stands at 11.75%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $97,500 | - |
| Families | $85,662 | $101,593 |
| Households | $65,455 | $98,722 |
| Non Families | $37,321 | $92,293 |
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