Perkins County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 2,859 with a growth rate of 0.88% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perkins County, South Dakota is the 49th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,988 and has seen a growth of -4.32% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,984 | 25 | 0.84% |
| 2028 | 2,959 | 25 | 0.85% |
| 2027 | 2,934 | 25 | 0.86% |
| 2026 | 2,909 | 25 | 0.87% |
| 2025 | 2,884 | 25 | 0.87% |
| 2024 | 2,859 | 25 | 0.88% |
| 2023 | 2,834 | 25 | 0.89% |
| 2022 | 2,809 | -16 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 2,825 | -17 | -0.6% |
| 2020 | 2,842 | 9 | 0.32% |
| 2019 | 2,833 | -66 | -2.28% |
| 2018 | 2,899 | -63 | -2.13% |
| 2017 | 2,962 | 4 | 0.14% |
| 2016 | 2,958 | -25 | -0.84% |
| 2015 | 2,983 | -39 | -1.29% |
| 2014 | 3,022 | -2 | -0.07% |
| 2013 | 3,024 | -7 | -0.23% |
| 2012 | 3,031 | 14 | 0.46% |
| 2011 | 3,017 | 29 | 0.97% |
| 2010 | 2,988 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 3,932 | -768 | -16.34% |
| 1980 | 4,700 | -69 | -1.45% |
| 1970 | 4,769 | -1,208 | -20.21% |
| 1960 | 5,977 | -799 | -11.79% |
| 1950 | 6,776 | 191 | 2.9% |
| 1940 | 6,585 | -2,132 | -24.46% |
| 1930 | 8,717 | 724 | 9.06% |
| 1920 | 7,993 | -3,355 | -29.56% |
| 1910 | 11,348 | 8,364 | 280.29% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,845 | 95.79% |
| Native American | 57 | 1.92% |
| Two or more races | 33 | 1.11% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.74% |
| Other race | 13 | 0.44% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Native American
Two or more races
Asian
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,237 | 2.33 | 78.5 | 21.5 |
| Married | 694 | 2.95 | 89 | 11 |
| Non Family | 397 | 1.08 | 64 | 36 |
| Female | 121 | 2.68 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Male | 25 | 3.24 | 76 | 24 |
2.88
Average Family Size
2.33
Average Household Size
78.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 117 | 5.57% |
| Associates Degree | 330 | 15.71% |
| Bachelors Degree | 320 | 15.23% |
| Graduate Degree | 105 | 5% |
| High School Graduate | 719 | 34.22% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 2.19% |
| Some College | 464 | 22.08% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,000 | 1,883 | 419 |
| Native American | 48 | 9 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 24 | 6 |
| Asian | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| Other Race | 13 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 25%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,956 | $67,500 | $44,271 |
| Graduate Degree | $55,938 | $0 | $55,625 |
| High School Graduate | $34,063 | $49,250 | $18,750 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $40,033 | $50,598 | $29,702 |
| Some College | $34,150 | $50,581 | $29,526 |
$40,033
Average Earnings
$50,598
Average Male
$29,702
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
98.81% of Perkins County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 1.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Asian and Pacific Island languages, which is spoken by 0.58% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,788 | 307 | 11.01% |
| Native | 55 | 28 | 50.91% |
| Multiple | 33 | 10 | 30.3% |
| Other | 13 | 4 | 30.77% |
| Hispanic | 13 | 2 | 15.38% |
11.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.07%
Male Poverty Rate
15.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Perkins County, South Dakota is Native, with 50.91% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Perkins County, South Dakota is White, with 11.01% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 22.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.61%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.52% |
| High School | 11.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.95% |
| Some College | 5.77% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 45.71% |
| Female Employed | 13.26% |
| Male Employed | 4.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $80,263 | $94,431 |
| Households | $64,410 | $92,552 |
| Married Families | $88,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,180 | $87,823 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
60.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.3%
Male Marriage Rate
58.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, 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
227
Number of Veterans
227
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 120 |
| First Gulf War | 27 |
| Second Gulf War | 26 |
| World War II | 20 |
| Korea | 15 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 104 |
| 65 to 74 | 68 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 2 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 9.3% |
| Native American | 18 | 37.5% |
| 2+ Races | 3 | 11.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.36%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.4%
Labor Force Participation
66.4%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
40.24%
Born in Perkins County, South Dakota
98.65%
Native Born
1.35%
Foreign Born
0.3%
Non Citizen
1.04%
Naturalized
98.65% of Perkins County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 40.24% having been born in South Dakota. 0.3% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.