Todd County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Todd County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 9,293. It is the 19th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Todd County is 25.4 years. This is 33% lower than the state median of 37.7 years. With 39.3% of the population under 18, Todd County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Todd County is $39,148. This is 46% lower than the state median of $72,421. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 50% lower. The poverty rate stands at 49.0%. This is 308% higher than the state poverty rate of 12.0%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 17.4%. This is 479% higher than the state rate of 3.0%. The median home value is $45,200. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $236,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.2x, Todd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 44.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Todd County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Asian residents account for 3.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.1%) is well below the state average of 80.3%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 2.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 4.6%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.2% vs 1.4%).

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 82.5%.