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, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
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% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
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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