Moody County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Moody County, South Dakota has a population of 6,371, the 27th most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $77,500 and the median home value is $206,300. The poverty rate is 9.9%.

Moody County Quick Facts

Population 6,371

Median Household Income $77,500

Median Home Value $206,300

Poverty Rate 9.9%

Unemployment Rate 3.1%

Median Age 40.5 years

Homeownership Rate 70.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.7x

Bachelor's Degree+ 31.0%

High School Graduation 94.6%

Cities/Places 4

Population 6,371 27th of 66

Median Income $77,500 7% higher state

Poverty Rate 9.9%

Unemployment 3.1%

Median Household Income

Moody

$77,500

$72,421

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Moody

$206,300

$236,800

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.3%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 31.1%

$100K+ 37.2%

Employment

3.1% Unemployment Rate State: 3.0% | National: 5.2%

65.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 70.9%

Renter 29.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.7x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

26.9%

18-34

16.7%

35-54

22.3%

55-74

25.9%

75+

8.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 33 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Moody County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Flandreau city	2,291	$56,458	18.2%	$130,800
Colman city	1,011	$73,000	9.5%	$227,600
Trent town	345	$65,000	8.5%	$122,100
Egan city	235	$60,278	7.7%	$79,400

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Population Overview

Moody County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 6,371. It is the 27th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Moody County is 40.5 years. This is 7% higher than the state median of 37.7 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Moody County is $77,500. This is 7% higher than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 1% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. The unemployment rate is 3.1%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $206,300. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.7x, Moody County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 3% higher than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Moody County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 74.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 5.4%.

Education

31.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is about average 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 94.6%.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Moody County, South Dakota?

Moody County has a population of 6,371, making it the 27th most populous county in South Dakota.

What is the median income in Moody County?

The median household income in Moody County is $77,500 with a poverty rate of 9.9%.

How many cities are in Moody County, South Dakota?

Moody County contains 4 Census-designated places.