Turner County's estimated 2026 population is 9,157 with a growth rate of 0.38% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Turner County is the 22nd largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 8,352 and has seen a growth of 9.64% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Turner County includes 94.08% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, Asian, other race, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
White (94.08%)
Two or more races (3.51%)
Black or African American (0.78%)
Native American (0.75%)
Asian (0.4%)
Other race (0.35%)
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander (0.13%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8,253 | 94.08% |
| Two or more races | 308 | 3.51% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 0.78% |
| Native American | 66 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 35 | 0.4% |
| Other race | 31 | 0.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 11 | 0.13% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Turner County's average per capita income is $48,438. Household income levels show a median of $75,283. The poverty rate stands at 8.52%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $95,039 | - |
| Families | $88,764 | $106,347 |
| Households | $75,283 | $89,745 |
| Non Families | $37,568 | $53,121 |
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