Todd County, SD

County

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    2024 Population
    9,244
    US Senator
    John Thune
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Mike Rounds
    Republican Party
    US Representative
    Dusty Johnson
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    25.5
    0.394% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    48.4%
    1.17% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $42,075
    7.48% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $53,900
    19.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    2,423
    4.08% 1-year growth

    About

    N/A of the households in Todd County, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.1% of the residents in Todd County, SD are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Sinte Gleska University (81 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Todd County, SD was $53,900, and the homeownership rate was 46.3%.

    Most people in Todd County, SD N/A, and the average commute time was 16.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Todd County, SD was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Todd County, SD is home to a population of 9.24k people, from which 98.1% are citizens. As of N/A, NaNk% of Todd County, SD residents were born outside of the country (N/A people).

    In 2024, there were 10.1 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.54k people) in Todd County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 747 White (Non-Hispanic) and 377 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.1%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.2%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.1% of Todd County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Todd County, SD was 97.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Todd County, SD
    1. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
      7.54k ± 166
    2. White (Non-Hispanic)
      747 ± 23
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      377 ± 187
    2.42%
    Hispanic Population
    224 people

    In 2024, there were 10.1 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.54k people) in Todd County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 747 White (Non-Hispanic) and 377 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    2.42% of the people in Todd County, SD are hispanic (224 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Todd County, SD as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      3,429 ± 1,435 people
    2. Guatemala
      2,883 ± 1,316 people
    3. Ethiopia
      2,826 ± 1,303 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,429 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,883 and Ethiopia with 2,826.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      84 ± 68
    2. Vietnam
      57 ± 37
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      32 ± 36

    Todd County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.47 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    77.2% of the population of Todd County, SD has health coverage, with 14% on employee plans, 48.9% on Medicaid, 6.01% on Medicare, 6.93% on non-group plans, and 1.32% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Todd County, SD see 4,643 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,643 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3073 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1022 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    4,643 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Todd County, SD

    Primary care physicians in Todd County, SD see an average of 4,643 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (4,643 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Todd County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Health Practice Name
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households

    12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

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    Uninsured People

    22.8%
    Uninsured
    14%
    Employer Coverage
    48.9%
    Medicaid
    6.01%
    Medicare
    6.93%
    Non-Group
    1.32%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Todd County, SD declined by 4.25% from 23.9% to 22.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Todd County, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

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    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.16 in Todd County, SD.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 44.3% in Todd County, SD.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 13.1% in Todd County, SD.

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    Economy

    The economy of Todd County, SD employs 2.42k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Todd County, SD were Educational Services (623 people), Retail Trade (353 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (340 people), and the highest paying industries were Utilities ($148,266), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($148,234), and Public Administration ($50,109).

    Employment

    Occupations

    2.42k
    2024 Value
    ± 332
    4.08%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Todd County, SD grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 2.33k employees to 2.42k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Todd County, SD, are Management Occupations (361 people), Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (304 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (261 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Todd County, SD.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    2.42k
    2024 Value
    ± 332
    4.08%
    1 Year growth
    ± 17.3%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Todd County, SD grew at a rate of 4.08%, from 2.33k employees to 2.42k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Todd County, SD, are Educational Services (623 people), Retail Trade (353 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (340 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Todd County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Todd County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $41,683
    Median earning men ± $6,426
    $35,321
    Median earning women ± $6,851

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($148,266), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,167), and Other Services Except Public Administration ($46,528).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($53,563), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,833), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($38,417).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    2.37%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 5
      Retail Trade
    2. 4
      Real Estate and Rental and Leasing
    3. 3
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $23.4k
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $4.72k
      Retail Trade
    3. $2.61k
      Other Services (except Public Administration)

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Todd County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    Voting results are not available for Todd County, SD. Showing the available data for South Dakota.
    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (63.4%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (34.2%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.68%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in South Dakota went to Donald J. Trump with 63.4% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (34.2%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.68%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in South Dakota for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from South Dakota

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    John Thune
    Senator from South Dakota3
    Assumed office on January 3, 2005
    Mike Rounds
    Senator from South Dakota2
    Assumed office on January 3, 2015

    John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

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    US Representative Elections

    US Representatives from Todd County, SD

    Dusty Johnson
    District at-large Representative
    Republican Party

    Todd County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

    Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Todd County, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Todd County, SD awarded 81 degrees. The student population of Todd County, SD in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 147 male students and 445 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Todd County, SD are American Indian or Alaska Native (66 and 81.5%) and White (15 and 18.5%).

    The largest universities in Todd County, SD by number of degrees awarded are Sinte Gleska University (81 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are General Human Services (15 and 18.5%), Elementary Education & Teaching (15 and 18.5%), and Other Business Administration, Management, & Operations (13 and 16%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $4,200 for in-state students and $4,200 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 592 students enrolled in Todd County, SD, 24.8% men and 75.2% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in N/A with N/A records, of which N/A% were women and N/A% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Sinte Gleska University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    81 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sinte Gleska University with 81 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 16 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Todd County, SD, which is 0.246 times less than the 65 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 66 degrees mean that there were 4.4 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 15 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 4-year or above ($4,200) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($514) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Todd County, SD was $53,900 in 2024, which is 0.162 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $45,200 to $53,900, a 19.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Todd County, SD is 46.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Todd County, SD have an average commute time of 16.7 minutes, and they N/A. Car ownership in Todd County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 23.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Todd County, SD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.26%.

    Housing

    Property

    $53,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$17,157
    $1,179
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$186

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Todd County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Todd County, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    46.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    68%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 46.3% of the housing units in Todd County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 44.9%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $42,075
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,515
    2.54k
    Number of Households
    ± 312

    In 2024, the median household income of the 2.54k households in Todd County, SD grew to $42,075 from the previous year's value of $39,148.

    The following chart displays the households in Todd County, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Todd County, SD is from South Dakota.
    0.44
    2024 Wage GINI in South Dakota
    0.443
    2023 Wage GINI in South Dakota

    In 2024, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.44 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.642% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commute Time

    16.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Todd County, SD have a shorter commute time (16.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.82% of the workforce in Todd County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Todd County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Todd County, SD have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 23.4% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Todd County, SD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 6.26%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    48.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Todd County, SD (4.42k out of 9.12k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Todd County, SD is Native American, followed by White and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 37.9% of the children was living in poverty in Todd County, SD. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 10%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

    Indicator

    The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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