Kingsbury County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Kingsbury County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 5,210. It is the 36th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 9 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kingsbury County is 41.9 years. This is 11% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 10.0% 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 Kingsbury County is $70,221. This is 3% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 11% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.7%. This is 19% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 1.3%. This is 57% lower than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $159,600. Housing costs are 33% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.3x, Kingsbury County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 81.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kingsbury County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.1% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 2.7%. The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

22.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 91.6%.