Yankton County, South Dakota's estimated 2024 population is 23,622 with a growth rate of 0.45% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Yankton County, South Dakota is the 9th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 22,436 and has seen a growth of 5.29% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 24,147 | 105 | 0.44% |
| 2028 | 24,042 | 105 | 0.44% |
| 2027 | 23,937 | 105 | 0.44% |
| 2026 | 23,832 | 105 | 0.44% |
| 2025 | 23,727 | 105 | 0.44% |
| 2024 | 23,622 | 105 | 0.45% |
| 2023 | 23,517 | 105 | 0.45% |
| 2022 | 23,412 | 59 | 0.25% |
| 2021 | 23,353 | 67 | 0.29% |
| 2020 | 23,286 | 449 | 1.97% |
| 2019 | 22,837 | 30 | 0.13% |
| 2018 | 22,807 | 116 | 0.51% |
| 2017 | 22,691 | 38 | 0.17% |
| 2016 | 22,653 | -49 | -0.22% |
| 2015 | 22,702 | 7 | 0.03% |
| 2014 | 22,695 | 41 | 0.18% |
| 2013 | 22,654 | 60 | 0.27% |
| 2012 | 22,594 | 87 | 0.39% |
| 2011 | 22,507 | 71 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 22,436 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 19,252 | 300 | 1.58% |
| 1980 | 18,952 | -87 | -0.46% |
| 1970 | 19,039 | 1,488 | 8.48% |
| 1960 | 17,551 | 747 | 4.45% |
| 1950 | 16,804 | 79 | 0.47% |
| 1940 | 16,725 | 136 | 0.82% |
| 1930 | 16,589 | 1,356 | 8.9% |
| 1920 | 15,233 | 2,098 | 15.97% |
| 1910 | 13,135 | 486 | 3.84% |
| 1900 | 12,649 | 2,205 | 21.11% |
| 1890 | 10,444 | 2,054 | 24.48% |
| 1880 | 8,390 | 6,293 | 300.1% |
| 1870 | 2,097 | -22,050 | -91.32% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20,891 | 89.62% |
| Two or more races | 1,301 | 5.58% |
| Native American | 599 | 2.57% |
| Black or African American | 288 | 1.24% |
| Other race | 175 | 0.75% |
| Asian | 57 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 9,789 | 2.19 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 4,664 | 2.85 | 86.3 | 13.7 |
| Non Family | 4,040 | 1.16 | 54.2 | 45.8 |
| Female | 686 | 3.22 | 52.5 | 47.5 |
| Male | 399 | 3.15 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
70.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 732 | 4.51% |
| Associates Degree | 1,945 | 11.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,822 | 17.38% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,608 | 9.9% |
| High School Graduate | 5,733 | 35.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 392 | 2.41% |
| Some College | 3,006 | 18.51% |
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 | 14,631 | 13,802 | 4,246 |
| 2+ Races | 756 | 594 | 48 |
| Hispanic | 628 | 412 | 103 |
| Native American | 353 | 321 | 59 |
| Black | 169 | 153 | 0 |
| Other Race | 140 | 110 | 51 |
| Asian | 57 | 44 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 94.33%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 36.43%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,192 | $70,128 | $51,486 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,275 | $78,471 | $57,393 |
| High School Graduate | $34,693 | $38,427 | $29,769 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,441 | $40,417 | $29,286 |
| Overall | $45,301 | $48,937 | $40,926 |
| Some College | $44,159 | $51,181 | $34,632 |
$45,301
Average Earnings
$48,937
Average Male
$40,926
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.25% of Yankton County, South Dakota residents speak only English, while 4.75% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 19,432 | 1,387 | 7.14% |
| Native | 459 | 242 | 52.72% |
| Hispanic | 1,071 | 85 | 7.94% |
| Multiple | 1,180 | 71 | 6.02% |
| Asian | 38 | 13 | 34.21% |
| Other | 168 | 2 | 1.19% |
7.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
6.07%
Male Poverty Rate
9.94%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Yankton County, South Dakota is Native, with 52.72% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Yankton County, South Dakota is Other, with 1.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.34%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 16.66%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 11.32% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.52% |
| Some College | 4.06% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 42.59% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.22% |
| Female Employed | 5.02% |
| Male Employed | 3.43% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $90,804 | $112,620 |
| Households | $68,847 | $88,162 |
| Married Families | $98,320 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,539 | $49,135 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
48.3%
Male Marriage Rate
52.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,325
Number of Veterans
1,274
Male Veterans
51
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 506 |
| Second Gulf War | 354 |
| First Gulf War | 204 |
| Korea | 97 |
| World War II | 88 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 426 |
| 65 to 74 | 355 |
| 35 to 54 | 237 |
| 18 to 34 | 156 |
| 55 to 64 | 151 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,236 | 7.44% |
| 2+ Races | 38 | 4.52% |
| Black | 33 | 11.46% |
| Native American | 17 | 4.24% |
| Other Race | 1 | 0.71% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
2.11%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.93%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.8%
Labor Force Participation
62.7%
Employment Rate
1.6%
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
62.38%
Born in Yankton County, South Dakota
97.38%
Native Born
2.62%
Foreign Born
2.11%
Non Citizen
0.51%
Naturalized
97.38% of Yankton County, South Dakota residents were born in the United States, with 62.38% having been born in South Dakota. 2.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.