Mellette County, South Dakota
Mellette County is home to 1,943 people. 41.7% of residents live below the poverty line, above the South Dakota rate (11.9%). The median household income is $54,076.
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| Measure | Value | South Dakota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,943 | 907,428 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $54,076 | $75,081 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 41.7% | 11.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 67.9% | 14.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 25.0% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 19.1% | 31.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $84,100 | $257,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $708 | $946 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 26.2% | 39.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 0.0% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 37.5 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
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Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.