Union County, South Dakota
County
Overview
- County Name
- Union County
- State
- South Dakota
- FIPS Code
- 46127
- State FIPS
- 46
- County FIPS
- 127
Geography
- Land Area
- 460.76 sq mi
- Water Area
- 6.37 sq mi
- Total Area
- 467.13 sq mi
- Latitude
- 42.831106
- Longitude
- -96.650829
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,854
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,776
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 16,106 | 95.6% |
| Hispanic | 748 | 4.4% |
| White | 15,308 | 90.8% |
| Black | 162 | 1.0% |
| Asian | 98 | 0.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 126 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 16 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 73 | 0.4% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 12,327 | 96.5% |
| Hispanic | 446 | 3.5% |
| White | 11,827 | 92.6% |
| Black | 169 | 1.3% |
| Asian | 148 | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 158 | 1.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 29 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 17,081
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $94,078
- Poverty Rate
- 6.1%
- Population Below Poverty
- 1,049
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 15,367 | 90.0% |
| Black | 160 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 190 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 11,177
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,263 | 20.2% |
| Republican | 5,563 | 49.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 1,171 | 10.5% |
| Other | 8 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,457 | 48.8% |
| Female | 5,662 | 50.7% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,305 | 83.3% |
| Hispanic | 234 | 2.1% |
| Black | 13 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 108 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,381
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 57.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 5,430 | 58.4% |
| Hispanic | 80 | 34.2% |
| Black | 4 | 30.8% |
| Asian | 42 | 38.9% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,196 | 58.6% |
| Female | 3,161 | 55.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,555 (21.4%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 4,383 (37.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,588
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $338,270
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,014
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 82.6%
- Work From Home
- 7.9%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 33.2%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.