U.S. County · Profile

Yankton County

23.5KTotal Population
45Pop. Density (per sq mi)
+8.59%Growth Rate
Data as of 2023

Population

Yankton County has a population of 23,517 as of 2023. It is located in South Dakota.

Demographics

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

Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino (any race):5.3%

Race & Ethnicity Breakdown

Race/EthnicityPercentagePopulation
White89.6%21,071
Two or More Races5.6%1,317
Hispanic or Latino5.3%1,246
American Indian/Alaska Native2.6%611
Black or African American1.2%282
Some Other Race0.8%188
Asian0.2%47
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.0%0

Marital Status (Age 15+)

Economics & Income

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

Median Household Income
$68,847
7.7% below national average
Per Capita Income
$37,202
2.9% below national average
Poverty Rate
8.0%
30.4% below national average
Median Age
41.7 years

Income & Poverty

$68,847Median Household Income
$37,202Per Capita Income
8.0%Poverty Rate
TypeMedian IncomeMean Income
Households$68,847$88,162
Families$90,804$112,620
Married-couple Families$90,804$101,700
Nonfamily Households$40,539$43,782

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 Yankton 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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