Davison County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Davison County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 19,936. It is the 10th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Davison County is 39.8 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Davison County is $61,401. 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 12.4%. This is 3% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 71% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $190,000. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $236,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 63.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 8% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Davison County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.8% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 4.7%. The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 2.2%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 20% 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 91.8%.