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Bon Homme County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Bon Homme County, South Dakota has a population of 7,044, the 26th most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $64,435 and the median home value is $134,100. The poverty rate is 10.6%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Bon Homme County Quick Facts

Population 7,044
Median Household Income $64,435
Median Home Value $134,100
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment Rate 2.2%
Median Age 42.1 years
Homeownership Rate 80.5%
Affordability Ratio 2.1x
Bachelor's Degree+ 19.6%
High School Graduation 90.6%
Cities/Places 6
Population 7,044 26th of 66
Median Income $64,435 14% lower than state
Poverty Rate 10.6%
Unemployment 2.2%

How Bon Homme County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric2019–20232020–2024Change
Population7,0247,044+0.3%
Median household income$61,275$64,435+5.2%
Median home value$120,300$134,100+11.5%

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 15.0%
$25K-$50K 24.1%
$50K-$100K 33.2%
$100K+ 27.7%
Detailed income brackets
Under $10K
2.9%
$10K-$15K
4.5%
$15K-$20K
4.3%
$20K-$25K
3.4%
$25K-$30K
5.5%
$30K-$35K
4.1%
$35K-$40K
6.3%
$40K-$45K
4.2%
$45K-$50K
4.0%
$50K-$60K
7.9%
$60K-$75K
9.6%
$75K-$100K
15.7%
$100K-$125K
12.9%
$125K-$150K
4.5%
$150K-$200K
6.2%
$200K+
4.0%

Employment

2.2% Unemployment Rate State: 2.9%|National: 5.2%
48.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.5%
Renter 19.5%
Affordability Index Very Affordable
2.1x home value to income ratio
Median gross rent $646/mo 12.0% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Diversity Index

25out of 100
Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 35 | National average: 61

Education

Cities & Places in Bon Homme County

CityPopulationMedian IncomePovertyHome Value
Springfield2,038$55,7147.0%$118,500
Tyndall1,183$50,4818.5%$101,500
Scotland851$63,25014.0%$110,700
Avon704$62,36131.5%$107,600
Tabor369$82,8136.0%$143,800
Running Water73N/A0.0%$9,999

Population Overview

Bon Homme County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 7,044. It is the 26th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 6 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Bon Homme County is 42.1 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Bon Homme County is $64,435. This is 14% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 20% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.6%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 25% lower than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $134,100. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Bon Homme County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Bon Homme County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 86.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.4%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.4%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

19.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 39% lower than the state rate of 31.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Bon Homme County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against South Dakota and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Bon Homme County, South Dakota?

Bon Homme County has a population of 7,044, making it the 26th most populous county in South Dakota.

What is the median income in Bon Homme County?

The median household income in Bon Homme County is $64,435 with a poverty rate of 10.6%.

How many cities are in Bon Homme County, South Dakota?

Bon Homme County contains 6 Census-designated places.