Charles Mix County, South Dakota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Charles Mix County, SD Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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C
Health Below averageLess healthy than 85% of counties in South Dakota
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D
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 85% of counties in South Dakota
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F
Education Well below averageLess educated than 83% of counties in South Dakota
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Charles Mix County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 9,281 | 907,403 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 8.1 | 11.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.01% | 0.80% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.6 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 3,032 | 365,533 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Charles Mix County grew by 3.1% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 9,281 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Charles Mix County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 20.7% of residents. That is 1.2 points below South Dakota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 1,924 20.7% -1.2 pts
- Millennials 29–44 1,478 15.9% -4.5 pts
- Gen X 45–60 1,678 18.1% -0.4 pts
- Boomers 61–79 1,629 17.6% +0.3 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below South Dakota, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 49.7% of the people living in Charles Mix County and men 50.3%.
- Women 49.7% South Dakota 49.6%
- Men 50.3% South Dakota 50.4%
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Economy
Charles Mix County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Charles Mix County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,346 | $75,087 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.37% | 4.61% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Charles Mix County is about 13% lower than in South Dakota.
Housing
| Metric | Charles Mix County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $187,500 | $92,142 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $704 | $946 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 72.3% | 68.6% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Charles Mix County is about 22.2 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $704 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Charles Mix County spend about 22 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 93 hours, about 3.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Charles Mix County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 11.2 | 15.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 22.4 | 30.7 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 93 | 128 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $2,889 | $3,961 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 9.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | 2,777 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 159 | 353 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
South Dakota:
Jones County (6.7 min), Bennett County (7.5 min), Jackson County (7.8 min).
Slowest:
Custer County (25.5 min), McCook County (25.4 min), Turner County (23.1 min).
The average commute time in Charles Mix County is 11 minutes, shorter than the 15 minutes in South Dakota.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Charles Mix County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Charles Mix County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22.2% | 28.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.95 | 2.40 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
South Dakota:
Clay County (0.4), Lincoln County (0.3), Stanley County (0.3).
Lowest:
Buffalo County (0.1), Mellette County (0.2), Oglala Lakota County (0.2).
Health
Charles Mix County has a health index of C, which means it is somewhat healthy.
| Metric | Charles Mix County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 80.3 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.5% | 13.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 22.5% | 19.9% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
South Dakota:
Brookings County (0.8), Lincoln County (0.8), Clay County (0.8).
Lowest:
Todd County (0.7), Buffalo County (0.7), Mellette County (0.7).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Charles Mix County, South Dakota.
How big is Charles Mix County, South Dakota by population?
About 9,281 people live in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, in 3,032 households of 2.9 people on average. The median age is 37.6, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
How densely populated is Charles Mix County, South Dakota?
Averaged over its land area, Charles Mix County, South Dakota has 8 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 9% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is Charles Mix County, South Dakota an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 2.9 times the median household income ($187,500 against $65,346), compared with 3.1 times nationally. That is within the traditional rule of thumb of about 3 times income. Median rent of $704 a month takes about 13% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
What share of adults in Charles Mix County, South Dakota have a college degree?
22.2% of adults in Charles Mix County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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