Buffalo County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Buffalo County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46017
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 017
Geography
- Land Area
- 471.41 sq mi
- Water Area
- 16.36 sq mi
- Total Area
- 487.76 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.044306
- Longitude
- -99.203998
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,807
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,101
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,778 | 98.4% |
| Hispanic | 34 | 1.9% |
| White | 315 | 17.4% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,430 | 79.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,073 | 97.5% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 2.5% |
| White | 164 | 14.9% |
| Black | 1 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 914 | 83.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,808
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $47,045
- Poverty Rate
- 33.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 609
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 316 | 17.5% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 620
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 411 | 66.3% |
| Republican | 98 | 15.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 53 | 8.5% |
| Other | 3 | 0.5% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 292 | 47.1% |
| Female | 314 | 50.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 471 | 76.0% |
| Hispanic | 14 | 2.3% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.3% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 258
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 41.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 198 | 42.0% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 28.6% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 1 | 50.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 115 | 39.4% |
| Female | 136 | 43.3% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 352 (41.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 84 (9.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 578
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $117,800
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $540
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.2%
- Work From Home
- 12.3%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.