Perkins County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Perkins County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46105
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 105
Geography
- Land Area
- 2870.46 sq mi
- Water Area
- 19.51 sq mi
- Total Area
- 2889.97 sq mi
- Latitude
- 45.483387
- Longitude
- -102.467995
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,990
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 2,329
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,961 | 99.0% |
| Hispanic | 29 | 1.0% |
| White | 2,777 | 92.9% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 34 | 1.1% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.3% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 2,315 | 99.4% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.6% |
| White | 2,166 | 93.0% |
| Black | 74 | 3.2% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 67 | 2.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 3,001
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $66,908
- Poverty Rate
- 13.5%
- Population Below Poverty
- 406
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,787 | 92.9% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.7% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,900
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 249 | 13.1% |
| Republican | 1,329 | 69.9% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 131 | 6.9% |
| Other | 2 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 921 | 48.5% |
| Female | 964 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,642 | 86.4% |
| Hispanic | 15 | 0.8% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 1,268
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.7%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,101 | 67.1% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 46.7% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 3 | 42.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 607 | 65.9% |
| Female | 651 | 67.5% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 614 (28.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 536 (24.9%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,744
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $114,600
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $738
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 56.9%
- Work From Home
- 32.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 24.7%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.