Haakon County, South Dakota Demographics 2026
Haakon County, South Dakota has a population of 1,722, the 61st most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $65,625 and the median home value is $164,200. The poverty rate is 7.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Haakon County Quick Facts
How Haakon 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 | 1,708 | 1,722 | +0.8% |
| Median household income | $59,231 | $65,625 | +10.8% |
| Median home value | $153,200 | $164,200 | +7.2% |
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Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 35 | National average: 61
Education
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Cities & Places in Haakon County
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Population Overview
Haakon County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 1,722. It is the 61st most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Haakon County is 47.9 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 12.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Haakon County is $65,625. This is 13% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 19% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.7%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Haakon County, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $164,200. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Haakon County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Haakon County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 90.0% of all residents. Black or African American residents account for 1.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.
Education
21.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 32% 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 96.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Haakon 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 Haakon County, South Dakota?
Haakon County has a population of 1,722, making it the 61st most populous county in South Dakota.
What is the median income in Haakon County?
The median household income in Haakon County is $65,625 with a poverty rate of 7.7%.
How many cities are in Haakon County, South Dakota?
Haakon County contains 2 Census-designated places.