Union County, South Dakota
Union County is home to 17,081 people. 6.2% of residents live below the poverty line, below the South Dakota rate (11.9%). The median household income is $89,636.
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| Measure | Value | South Dakota | Year | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 17,081 | 907,428 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median household income | $89,636 | $75,081 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Below poverty line | 6.2% | 11.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Children in poverty | 3.3% | 14.3% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| No health insurance | 5.1% | 9.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.0% | 31.9% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median home value | $301,100 | $257,400 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median gross rent | $1,069 | $946 | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income | 38.7% | 39.8% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Foreign-born | 2.0% | 4.0% | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
| Median age | 41.5 years | 38.0 years | 2024 | Decennial Census and American Community Survey 5-year estimates |
Neighboring counties
- Plymouth County, Iowa
- Sioux County, Iowa
- Woodbury County, Iowa
- Dakota County, Nebraska
- Dixon County, Nebraska
- Clay County
- Lincoln County
Figures are the latest published estimates, from the sources named; survey estimates carry margins of error.