Corson County, SD

County

Cities in Corson County

Neighborhoods in Corson County

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Corson

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.9%

Households with Children

44.1%

School Enrollment K-12

626

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 10.2%
School Age (5-17): 25.1%
Young Adults (18-34): 20.1%
Working Age (35-54): 19.4%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.0%
Seniors (65+): 13.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 13.9%
High School / GED: 37.7%
Some College or Associate's: 29.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 19.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 18.2%
Single Parents: 26.0%
Couples & Adults: 30.1%
Living Alone: 25.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 29.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.5%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.0%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 66.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 43.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 57.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Indigenous Population by Tribe

Based on tribal enrollment or self-identified affiliation reported to the Census.

American Indian Tribes: 93.1%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.6%
Not Specified: 6.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 37.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 62.9%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.0%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 86.3%
Spanish: 0.4%
European & Indo-European: 0.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 12.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 2.7%
Elementary (1-4): 7.9%
Middle School (5-8): 8.1%
High School (9-12): 9.5%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 68.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources