Todd County, SD

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2021 Population

9,434

8.48% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

24.1

2.12% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

59%

0.26% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$26,250

8.91% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$28,700

7.89% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

1,968

14.1% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Todd County, SD had a population of 9.43k people with a median age of 24.1 and a median household income of $26,250. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Todd County, SD declined from 10,308 to 9,434, a −8.48% decrease and its median household income grew from $24,102 to $26,250, a 8.91% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Todd County, SD are American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (7%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.88%), White (Hispanic) (1.34%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (0.678%).

None of the households in Todd County, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.3% of the residents in Todd County, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Todd County, SD are Sinte Gleska University (6 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Todd County, SD was $28,700, and the homeownership rate was 46%.

Most people in Todd County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Todd County, SD was 1 car per household.

Todd County, SD borders Cherry County, NE, Keya Paha County, NE, Bennett County, SD, Jackson County, SD, Mellette County, SD, and Tripp County, SD.

United States South Dakota

Population & Diversity

Todd County, SD is home to a population of 9.43k people, from which 97.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 3.03% of Todd County, SD residents were born outside of the country (286 people).

In 2021, there were 12.5 times more American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.24k people) in Todd County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 660 White (Non-Hispanic) and 272 Asian (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.3%

2021 Citizenship

97.4%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97.3% of Todd County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Todd County, SD was 97.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Todd County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Todd County, SD

American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
8.24k ± 188
White (Non-Hispanic)
660 ± 14
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
272 ± 14

2.05%

Hispanic Population

193 people

2.05% of the people in Todd County, SD are hispanic (193 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Todd County, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,140 ± 1,373 people
Ethiopia
2,462 ± 1,216 people
Guatemala
2,377 ± 1,195 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,140 South Dakota residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,462 and Guatemala with 2,377.

Foreign-Born Population

3.03%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

286 people

2.88%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

297 people

As of 2021, 3.03% of Todd County, SD residents (286 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Todd County, SD was 2.88%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Todd County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
80 ± 41
Korea
21 ± 33
Gulf War (2001-)
14 ± 30

Todd County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.81 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Todd County, SD employs 1.97k people. The largest industries in Todd County, SD are Educational Services (675 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (252 people), and Public Administration (248 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($48,125), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($46,875), and Construction ($43,875).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,431. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

1.97k

2021 Value

± 224

−14.1%

1 Year decline

± 18.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Todd County, SD declined at a rate of −14.1%, from 2.29k employees to 1.97k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Todd County, SD, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (317 people), Management Occupations (263 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (216 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Todd County, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.97k

2021 Value

± 224

−14.1%

1 Year decline

± 18.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Todd County, SD declined at a rate of −14.1%, from 2.29k employees to 1.97k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Todd County, SD, are Educational Services (675 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (252 people), and Public Administration (248 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Todd County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Todd County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,049

Median earning men ± $3,726

$33,839

Median earning women ± $2,206

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($53,365), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,000), and Construction ($43,250).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,625), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($36,250), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,909).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

37
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
20
Retail Trade
10
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$5.17k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$4.1k
Retail Trade
$2.02k
Other Services, Except Public Administration

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.49B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.75B) and Live animals/fish ($4.59B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$51.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.1B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

90.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $51.6B. This is expected to increase 90.3% to $98.1B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$6.09B
Iowa
$3.04B
North Dakota
$2.14B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $6.09B, followed by Iowa with $3.04B and North Dakota and $2.14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Todd County, SD went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 77.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (21%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.73%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Todd County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (77.3%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (21%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.73%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Todd County, SD went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 77.3% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (21%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.73%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Todd County, SD for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Todd County, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Todd County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Todd County, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Todd County, SD awarded 6 degrees. The student population of Todd County, SD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 171 male students and 610 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Todd County, SD are American Indian or Alaska Native (5 and 83.3%), followed by White (1 and 16.7%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Todd County, SD by number of degrees awarded are Sinte Gleska University (6 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Todd County, SD are General Human Services (3 and 50%), Environmental Science (1 and 16.7%), and Elementary Education & Teaching (1 and 16.7%).

The median tuition cost in Todd County, SD for a public four year colleges is $2,640 for in-state students and $2,640 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 781 students enrolled in Todd County, SD, 21.9% men and 78.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 703 records, of which 79.1% were women and 20.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Environmental Science
1 degree-majors awarded
Substance Abuse Counseling
1 degree-majors awarded
General Human Services
3 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Todd County, SD was Environmental Science with 1 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Todd County, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Sinte Gleska University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

6 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sinte Gleska University with 6 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 2 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Todd County, SD, which is 0.5 times less than the 4 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 5 degrees mean that there were 5 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 1 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 4-year or above ($2,640) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($514) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.528% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.395% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (202k), Some college (152k), and Bachelors Degree (127k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Todd County, SD was $28,700 in 2021, which is 0.117 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $26,600 to $28,700, a 7.89% increase. The homeownership rate in Todd County, SD is 46%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Todd County, SD have an average commute time of 17.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Todd County, SD is lower than the national average, with an average of 1 car per household.

In 2022, 25.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Todd County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.56%.

Housing

Property

$28,700

Median Property Value 2021

±$7,884

$1,110

Median Property Taxes

±$132

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Todd County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Todd County, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

46%

Homeownership

2021

57.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 46% of the housing units in Todd County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 47%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Todd County, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9402
Census Tract 9401

The following map shows all of the tracts in Todd County, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$26,250

Median Household Income

± $4,499

2.41k

Number of Households

± 228

In 2021, the median household income of the 2.41k households in Todd County, SD grew to $26,250 from the previous year's value of $24,102.

The following chart displays the households in Todd County, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Todd County, SD is from South Dakota.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.94% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (7.24%)
Walked (4.91%)

In 2021, 83.4% of workers in Todd County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.24%) and those who walked to work (4.91%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Todd County, SD have a shorter commute time (17.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 0.634% of the workforce in Todd County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Todd County, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

1 car

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Todd County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Todd County, SD have 1 car.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 25.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Todd County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 4.56%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

59% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Todd County, SD (5.47k out of 9.27k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Todd County, SD is Native American, followed by White and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 49.1% of the children was living in poverty in Todd County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 1.2%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

72.5% of the population of Todd County, SD has health coverage, with 13% on employee plans, 49.6% on Medicaid, 4.82% on Medicare, 4.08% on non-group plans, and 0.998% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Todd County, SD see 3392 patients per year on average, which represents a 34% decrease from the previous year (5142 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 5156 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1289 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

3,392 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Todd County, SD

Primary care physicians in Todd County, SD see an average of 3,392 patients per year. This represents a 34% decrease from the previous year (5,142 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Todd County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 44.1% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 27.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.27% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

27.5%

Uninsured

13%

Employer Coverage

49.6%

Medicaid

4.82%

Medicare

4.08%

Non-Group

0.998%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Todd County, SD declined by 5.39% from 29.1% to 27.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Todd County, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 147 in Todd County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Todd County, SD.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 42.5% in Todd County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Todd County, SD.

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