Pennington County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Pennington County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46103
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 103
Geography
- Land Area
- 2776.77 sq mi
- Water Area
- 7.69 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2784.46 sq mi
- Latitude
- 44.002349
- Longitude
- -102.823801
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 112,101
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 87,250
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 106,184 | 94.7% |
| Hispanic | 5,915 | 5.3% |
| White | 89,852 | 80.2% |
| Black | 1,198 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 949 | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 6,851 | 6.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 22 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 431 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 84,151 | 96.4% |
| Hispanic | 3,102 | 3.6% |
| White | 73,678 | 84.4% |
| Black | 1,478 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 1,149 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 7,721 | 8.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 272 | 0.3% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 113,512
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $77,462
- Poverty Rate
- 10.8%
- Population Below Poverty
- 12,277
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 89,672 | 79.0% |
| Black | 1,280 | 1.1% |
| Asian | 1,401 | 1.2% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 83,391
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 17,319 | 20.8% |
| Republican | 42,326 | 50.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 10,507 | 12.6% |
| Other | 136 | 0.2% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 40,362 | 48.4% |
| Female | 42,239 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 68,448 | 82.1% |
| Hispanic | 2,485 | 3.0% |
| Black | 149 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 713 | 0.9% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 44,861
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 53.8%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 37,558 | 54.9% |
| Hispanic | 1,038 | 41.8% |
| Black | 61 | 40.9% |
| Asian | 316 | 44.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 21,377 | 53.0% |
| Female | 23,131 | 54.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 17,098 (21.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 27,426 (34.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 51,681
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $321,802
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,164
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.1%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 9.7%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 28.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.