Dewey County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Dewey County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46041
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 041
Geography
- Land Area
- 2302.38 sq mi
- Water Area
- 142.89 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2445.27 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.148049
- Longitude
- -100.837953
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 5,187
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 3,189
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 5,141 | 99.1% |
| Hispanic | 43 | 0.8% |
| White | 1,097 | 21.1% |
| Black | 18 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3,842 | 74.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,153 | 98.9% |
| Hispanic | 36 | 1.1% |
| White | 802 | 25.1% |
| Black | 25 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 2 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,331 | 73.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,205
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $51,278
- Poverty Rate
- 32.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,688
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,094 | 21.0% |
| Black | 27 | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 2,353
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 1,272 | 54.1% |
| Republican | 508 | 21.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 255 | 10.8% |
| Other | 5 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 1,064 | 45.2% |
| Female | 1,250 | 53.1% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,874 | 79.6% |
| Hispanic | 64 | 2.7% |
| Black | 6 | 0.3% |
| Asian | 21 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,112
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 47.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 922 | 49.2% |
| Hispanic | 20 | 31.3% |
| Black | 1 | 16.7% |
| Asian | 7 | 33.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 474 | 44.5% |
| Female | 622 | 49.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 884 (32.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 516 (18.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,931
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $68,734
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $674
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 72.3%
- Public Transit
- 0.6%
- Work From Home
- 13.1%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.