Ziebach County, South Dakota Demographics 2026

Name: Ziebach County, South Dakota Demographics
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Ziebach County, South Dakota has a population of 2,377, the 54th most populous county in South Dakota. The median household income is $53,958 and the median home value is $99,600. The poverty rate is 33.5%.

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

Ziebach County Quick Facts

Population 2,377

Median Household Income $53,958

Median Home Value $99,600

Poverty Rate 33.5%

Unemployment Rate 23.5%

Median Age 36.7 years

Homeownership Rate 57.1%

Affordability Ratio 1.8x

Bachelor's Degree+ 15.2%

High School Graduation 89.9%

Cities/Places 3

Population 2,377 54th of 66

Median Income $53,958 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 33.5%

Unemployment 23.5%

How Ziebach 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	2,410	2,377	-1.4%
Median household income	$47,333	$53,958	+14.0%
Median home value	$101,700	$99,600	-2.1%

Median Household Income

Ziebach

$53,958

$75,081

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Ziebach

$99,600

$257,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 28.2%

$25K-$50K 20.1%

$50K-$100K 29.0%

$100K+ 22.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

12.8%

$10K-$15K

3.4%

$15K-$20K

5.7%

$20K-$25K

6.3%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

4.2%

$35K-$40K

4.8%

$40K-$45K

4.5%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

7.5%

$60K-$75K

7.2%

$75K-$100K

14.3%

$100K-$125K

1.6%

$125K-$150K

5.9%

$150K-$200K

3.1%

$200K+

12.1%

Employment

23.5% Unemployment Rate State: 2.9%|National: 5.2%

63.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 57.1%

Renter 42.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.8x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $734/mo 16.3% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.2%

18-34

22.5%

35-54

27.2%

55-74

21.5%

75+

3.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 35 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Ziebach County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dupree	557	$53,958	27.5%	$66,200
Cherry Creek	224	N/A	21.9%	N/A
Bridger	66	$20,694	78.8%	N/A

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Population Overview

Ziebach County is located in South Dakota with a total population of 2,377. It is the 54th most populous county out of 66 in South Dakota. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ziebach County is 36.7 years. This is 3% lower than the state median of 38.0 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ziebach County is $53,958. This is 28% lower than the state median of $75,081. It is also 33% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 33.5%. This is 181% 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 23.5%. This is 702% higher than the state rate of 2.9%. The median home value is $99,600. Housing costs are 61% lower than the state median of $257,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Ziebach County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% lower than the state average of 68.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Ziebach County is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 1.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (27.1%) is well below the state average of 79.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 4.8%.

Education

15.2% 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 52% 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 89.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ziebach 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 Ziebach County, South Dakota?

Ziebach County has a population of 2,377, making it the 54th most populous county in South Dakota.

What is the median income in Ziebach County?

The median household income in Ziebach County is $53,958 with a poverty rate of 33.5%.

How many cities are in Ziebach County, South Dakota?

Ziebach County contains 3 Census-designated places.