Meade County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Meade County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46093
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 093
Geography
- Land Area
- 3470.93 sq mi
- Water Area
- 11.87 sq mi
- Total Area
- 3482.80 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.605282
- Longitude
- -102.714169
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 30,270
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 23,805
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 28,802 | 95.2% |
| Hispanic | 1,469 | 4.9% |
| White | 26,214 | 86.6% |
| Black | 518 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 479 | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 15 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 379 | 1.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 22,778 | 95.7% |
| Hispanic | 1,028 | 4.3% |
| White | 20,973 | 88.1% |
| Black | 542 | 2.3% |
| Asian | 258 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 857 | 3.6% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 144 | 0.6% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 30,546
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $78,397
- Poverty Rate
- 6.9%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,100
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 26,380 | 86.4% |
| Black | 656 | 2.1% |
| Asian | 211 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 17,817
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,655 | 14.9% |
| Republican | 10,975 | 61.6% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,538 | 8.6% |
| Other | 11 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 8,669 | 48.7% |
| Female | 9,033 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 14,744 | 82.8% |
| Hispanic | 435 | 2.4% |
| Black | 41 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 126 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 11,307
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 63.5%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 9,443 | 64.0% |
| Hispanic | 233 | 53.6% |
| Black | 17 | 41.5% |
| Asian | 74 | 58.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 5,460 | 63.0% |
| Female | 5,785 | 64.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 4,628 (21.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 5,836 (28.5%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 12,871
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $307,527
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,166
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 76.9%
- Public Transit
- 1.0%
- Work From Home
- 8.2%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 30.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.