Bon Homme County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Bon Homme County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 7,024. It is the 26th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bon Homme County is 41.8 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bon Homme County is $61,275. This is 15% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 11.8%. This is 1% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 27% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $120,300. Housing costs are 49% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Bon Homme County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bon Homme County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.5% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.3%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

20.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 35% lower than the state rate of 31.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.8%.