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
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.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 7,024 | 7,044 | +0.3% |
| Median household income | $61,275 | $64,435 | +5.2% |
| Median home value | $120,300 | $134,100 | +11.5% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 35 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Cities & Places in Bon Homme County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Springfield | 2,038 | $55,714 | 7.0% | $118,500 |
| Tyndall | 1,183 | $50,481 | 8.5% | $101,500 |
| Scotland | 851 | $63,250 | 14.0% | $110,700 |
| Avon | 704 | $62,361 | 31.5% | $107,600 |
| Tabor | 369 | $82,813 | 6.0% | $143,800 |
| Running Water | 73 | N/A | 0.0% | $9,999 |
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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.