U.S. County · Profile

Pennington County

115.9KTotal Population
42Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+30.79%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Pennington County has a population of 115,903 as of 2023. It is located in South Dakota.

Demographics

The following demographic data represents the racial and ethnic composition of Pennington County based on the most recent Census Bureau estimates.

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.7%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White80.6%93,418
Two or More Races8.5%9,852
American Indian/Alaska Native7.5%8,693
Hispanic or Latino5.7%6,606
Black or African American1.3%1,507
Asian1.1%1,275
Some Other Race0.9%1,043
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

Economic indicators and income statistics for Pennington County based on American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates.

Median Household Income
$67,823
9.1% below national average
Per Capita Income
$38,951
1.6% above national average
Poverty Rate
12.3%
7.0% above national average
Median Age
39.6 years

Income & Poverty

$67,823Median Household Income
$38,951Per Capita Income
12.3%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$67,823$92,323
Families$85,972$114,356
Married-couple Families$85,972$96,289
Nonfamily Households$39,928$43,122

Sources

All data presented on this page is sourced from official U.S. government sources and is accurate as of 2023. Data is updated annually when new estimates become available.

1
U.S. Census Bureau - American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates

Population, demographics, income, poverty, and age data for Pennington County, South Dakota.

2
U.S. Census Bureau - Population Estimates Program

Annual population estimates for counties.

3
U.S. Census Bureau - Decennial Census

Official population counts and demographic data from the decennial census.

Data Methodology

The statistics shown are estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS) and Population Estimates Program. Margins of error apply but are not shown. For the most current and detailed data, please visit the U.S. Census Bureau website.

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