Edmunds County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Edmunds County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 4,033. It is the 39th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Edmunds County is 43.6 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Edmunds County is $77,266. This is 7% higher than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 2% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.5%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 76% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $163,600. Housing costs are 31% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Edmunds County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Edmunds County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 94.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.0%. The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 2.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.0%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

29.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% 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 94.5%.