Potter County's estimated 2026 population is 2,374 with a growth rate of -0.59% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Potter County is the 53rd largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,351 and has seen a growth of 0.98% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Potter County includes 90.37% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, other race, Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (90.37%)
Two or more races (4.61%)
Black or African American (1.93%)
Other race (1.15%)
Native American (1.03%)
Asian (0.91%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,196 | 90.37% |
| Two or more races | 112 | 4.61% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 1.93% |
| Other race | 28 | 1.15% |
| Native American | 25 | 1.03% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.91% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Potter County's average per capita income is $45,075. Household income levels show a median of $71,726. The poverty rate stands at 7.67%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,500 | - |
| Families | $92,829 | $106,287 |
| Households | $71,726 | $88,564 |
| Non Families | $46,912 | $55,701 |
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