Ziebach County, South Dakota Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Ziebach 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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F
Health Well below averageAmong the 5 least healthy counties in South Dakota
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F
Income Well below averageLess wealthy than 91% of counties in South Dakota
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F
Education Well below averageAmong the 5 least educated counties in South Dakota
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ziebach County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 2,377 | 907,403 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 1.2 | 11.8 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -2.06% | 0.80% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 37.4 | 35.5 | 37.3 |
| Households | 735 | 365,533 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Ziebach County declined by 7.8% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 2,377 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Ziebach County is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 25.8% of residents. That is 3.8 points above South Dakota as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 613 25.8% +3.8 pts
- Millennials 29–44 460 19.4% -1.1 pts
- Gen X 45–60 467 19.7% +1.2 pts
- Boomers 61–79 267 11.2% -6.0 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 50.7% of the people living in Ziebach County and men 49.3%.
- Women 50.7% South Dakota 49.6%
- Men 49.3% South Dakota 50.4%
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Economy
Ziebach County has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Ziebach County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,273 | $75,087 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.63% | 4.61% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 20.0% | 2.9% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ziebach County is about 30% lower than in South Dakota.
Housing
| Metric | Ziebach County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | — | $92,142 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $734 | $946 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 57.1% | 68.6% | 65.2% |
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ziebach County spend about 46 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 191 hours, about 7.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Ziebach County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.9 | 15.3 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 45.7 | 30.7 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 191 | 128 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,906 | $3,961 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 24.4% | 9.7% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 317 | 2,777 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 109 | 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 Ziebach County is 23 minutes, longer 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
Ziebach County has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Ziebach County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 12.3% | 28.0% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 3.23 | 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
Ziebach County has a health index of F, which means it scores poorly in health.
| Metric | Ziebach County | South Dakota Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 75.2 | 79.9 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 23.1% | 13.8% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 33.6% | 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 Ziebach County, South Dakota.
How many people live in Ziebach County, South Dakota?
About 2,377 people live in Ziebach County, South Dakota, in 735 households of 3.2 people on average. The median age is 37.4, close to the U.S. median of 37.3.
Is Ziebach County, South Dakota mostly urban or rural?
Averaged over its land area, Ziebach County, South Dakota has 1 people per square mile, a density typical of rural areas. That is about 1% of the U.S. average of 86.
Is it hard to find a job in Ziebach County, South Dakota?
Unemployment in Ziebach County, South Dakota is 20.0%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How educated are people in Ziebach County, South Dakota?
12.3% of adults in Ziebach County, South Dakota hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 8), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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