Mellette County, SD Demographics & Local Data
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Area Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Mellette County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,203 | 912,694 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.7 | 11.8 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.22% | 0.79% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 32.6 | 35.5 | 37.1 |
| Households | 616 | 358,551 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Mellette County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Mellette County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,263 | $72,558 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 8.55% | 4.77% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 14.7% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Mellette County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $98,153 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $736 | $912 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 59.9% | 68.6% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 07:30 AM – 07:59 AM .
| Metric | Mellette County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 13.1 | 15.3 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 5.9% | 9.3% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Mellette County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Mellette County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.6% | 28.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.24 | 2.42 | 2.54 |
Health
Mellette County has a health index of F, which means it scores poorly in health.
| Metric | Mellette County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 77.2 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 25.0% | 13.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 32.7% | 19.9% | 19.0% |