Miner County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Miner County, South Dakota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Miner County, South Dakota has a population of 2,300, the 55th most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $76,140 and the median home value is $142,600. The poverty rate is 11.2%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Miner County Quick Facts

Population 2,300

Median Household Income $76,140

Median Home Value $142,600

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Unemployment Rate 0.3%

Median Age 48.4 years

Homeownership Rate 84.8%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.7%

High School Graduation 94.6%

Cities/Places 5

Population 2,300 55th of 66

Median Income $76,140 1% higher than state

Poverty Rate 11.2%

Unemployment 0.3%

How Miner 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	2,299	2,300	+0.0%
Median household income	$72,589	$76,140	+4.9%
Median home value	$114,100	$142,600	+25.0%

Median Household Income

Miner

$76,140

$75,081

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Miner

$142,600

$257,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.6%

$25K-$50K 13.3%

$50K-$100K 36.7%

$100K+ 33.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.3%

$10K-$15K

2.1%

$15K-$20K

6.7%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

0.8%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

2.3%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.9%

$50K-$60K

3.9%

$60K-$75K

13.4%

$75K-$100K

19.4%

$100K-$125K

12.4%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

4.8%

$200K+

7.1%

Employment

0.3% Unemployment Rate State: 2.9%|National: 5.2%

63.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.8%

Renter 15.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $644/mo 10.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.9%

18-34

15.1%

35-54

19.7%

55-74

33.1%

75+

10.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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 Miner County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Howard	943	$60,313	19.6%	$100,700
Canova	159	$63,125	21.4%	N/A
Carthage	78	$46,875	9.0%	$81,300
Fedora	65	$75,526	4.6%	$22,300
Vilas	21	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Miner County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 2,300. It is the 55th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 5 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Miner County is 48.4 years. This is 27% higher than the state median of 38.0 years. 10.1% 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 Miner County is $76,140. This is 1% higher than the state median of $75,081. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.2%. This is 6% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 0.3%. This is 91% lower than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $142,600. Housing costs are 45% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Miner County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Miner County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 96.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.3%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 2.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 4.8%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 48% 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 94.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Miner 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 Miner County, South Dakota?

Miner County has a population of 2,300, making it the 55th most populous county in South Dakota.

What is the median income in Miner County?

The median household income in Miner County is $76,140 with a poverty rate of 11.2%.

How many cities are in Miner County, South Dakota?

Miner County contains 5 Census-designated places.