Turner County, South Dakota Demographics 2026
Turner County, South Dakota has a population of 8,882, the 22nd most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $75,771 and the median home value is $222,900. The poverty rate is 9.3%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Turner County Quick Facts
How Turner 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 | 8,772 | 8,882 | +1.3% |
| Median household income | $75,283 | $75,771 | +0.6% |
| Median home value | $199,000 | $222,900 | +12.0% |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
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 Turner County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker | 1,280 | $89,676 | 11.1% | $231,100 |
| Marion | 981 | $67,750 | 10.8% | $164,500 |
| Viborg | 958 | $51,944 | 18.7% | $156,700 |
| Centerville | 903 | $54,318 | 7.8% | $161,200 |
| Chancellor | 421 | $66,563 | 8.0% | $139,800 |
| Hurley | 394 | $73,750 | 10.7% | $111,200 |
| Monroe | 233 | $51,250 | 24.7% | $48,900 |
| Cameron Colony | 77 | N/A | 39.0% | N/A |
| Davis | 76 | $85,000 | 5.3% | $95,000 |
| Dolton | 21 | $63,929 | 4.8% | $160,600 |
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Population Overview
Turner County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 8,882. It is the 22nd most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 10 Census-designated places.
Age Demographics
The median age in Turner County is 41.2 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 38.0 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Turner County is $75,771. This is about the same as the state median of $75,081. It is also 6% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.3%. This is 22% lower than the state poverty rate of 11.9%. The unemployment rate is 2.2%. This is 26% lower than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $222,900. Housing costs are 13% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Turner County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 68.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Turner County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 93.0% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 3.5%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 2.1%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 1.4%.
Education
27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 14% 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 93.0%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Turner 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 Turner County, South Dakota?
Turner County has a population of 8,882, making it the 22nd most populous county in South Dakota.
What is the median income in Turner County?
The median household income in Turner County is $75,771 with a poverty rate of 9.3%.
How many cities are in Turner County, South Dakota?
Turner County contains 10 Census-designated places.