Todd County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Todd County, South Dakota Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Todd County, South Dakota has a population of 9,244, the 20th most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $42,075 and the median home value is $53,900. The poverty rate is 48.4%.

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

Todd County Quick Facts

Population 9,244

Median Household Income $42,075

Median Home Value $53,900

Poverty Rate 48.4%

Unemployment Rate 18.7%

Median Age 25.5 years

Homeownership Rate 46.3%

Affordability Ratio 1.3x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.6%

High School Graduation 83.5%

Cities/Places 11

Population 9,244 20th of 66

Median Income $42,075 44% lower than state

Poverty Rate 48.4%

Unemployment 18.7%

How Todd 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	9,293	9,244	-0.5%
Median household income	$39,148	$42,075	+7.5%
Median home value	$45,200	$53,900	+19.2%

Median Household Income

Todd

$42,075

$75,081

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Todd

$53,900

$257,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 40.6%

$25K-$50K 15.4%

$50K-$100K 29.1%

$100K+ 14.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

16.8%

$10K-$15K

8.8%

$15K-$20K

6.7%

$20K-$25K

8.3%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

1.0%

$35K-$40K

4.6%

$40K-$45K

4.4%

$45K-$50K

3.3%

$50K-$60K

12.0%

$60K-$75K

9.8%

$75K-$100K

7.3%

$100K-$125K

2.5%

$125K-$150K

4.3%

$150K-$200K

5.8%

$200K+

2.3%

Employment

18.7% Unemployment Rate State: 2.9%|National: 5.2%

50.1% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 46.3%

Renter 53.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.3x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $532/mo 15.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

38.8%

18-34

23.5%

35-54

21.6%

55-74

13.4%

75+

2.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

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 Todd County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Rosebud	1,659	$55,135	38.2%	$81,300
Mission	1,539	N/A	44.0%	$65,900
Antelope	706	$20,786	72.2%	N/A
St. Francis	593	$42,083	34.1%	N/A
Parmelee	584	N/A	84.9%	N/A
Spring Creek	330	N/A	93.3%	N/A
Two Strike	257	$24,315	49.4%	N/A
Sicangu Village	245	N/A	55.5%	N/A
White Horse	238	$39,609	9.7%	$9,999
Soldier Creek	201	$2,499	84.6%	N/A
Okreek	195	N/A	66.1%	N/A

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Population Overview

Todd County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 9,244. It is the 20th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 11 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Todd County is 25.5 years. This is 33% lower than the state median of 38.0 years. With 38.8% 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 $42,075. This is 44% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 48% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 48.4%. This is 306% higher than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. 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 18.7%. This is 537% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $53,900. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Todd County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 46.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 32% 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 3.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (8.1%) is well below the state average of 79.8%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.1% vs 1.4%).

Education

16.6% 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 83.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Todd 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 Todd County, South Dakota?

Todd County has a population of 9,244, making it the 20th most populous county in South Dakota.

What is the median income in Todd County?

The median household income in Todd County is $42,075 with a poverty rate of 48.4%.

How many cities are in Todd County, South Dakota?

Todd County contains 11 Census-designated places.