Mellette County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Mellette County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46095
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 095
Geography
- Land Area
- 1307.31 sq mi
- Water Area
- 3.56 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1310.87 sq mi
- Latitude
- 43.581334
- Longitude
- -100.755210
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 1,943
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,386
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,928 | 99.2% |
| Hispanic | 19 | 1.0% |
| White | 697 | 35.9% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,091 | 56.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 6 | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 14 | 0.7% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 1,379 | 99.5% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 0.6% |
| White | 635 | 45.8% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 741 | 53.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 5 | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 1,943
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $54,076
- Poverty Rate
- 40.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 788
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 674 | 34.7% |
| 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
- 848
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 308 | 36.3% |
| Republican | 362 | 42.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 34 | 4.0% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 405 | 47.8% |
| Female | 434 | 51.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 704 | 83.0% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 2.6% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 474
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 55.9%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 409 | 58.1% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 31.8% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 4 | 57.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 214 | 52.8% |
| Female | 254 | 58.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 396 (31.3%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 242 (19.1%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 779
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $84,100
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $708
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 64.0%
- Work From Home
- 13.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 25.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.