McCook County, SD

County

Cities in McCook County

Neighborhoods in McCook County

Neighborhood

McCook, SD

Unityville / Golden View Colony

Stanley Corner / Rumpus Ridge

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

Demographics of McCook

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

29.8%

Households with Children

28.4%

School Enrollment K-12

872

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.8%
School Age (5-17): 20.7%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.4%
Working Age (35-54): 22.9%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 12.4%
Seniors (65+): 18.8%

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: 5.5%
High School / GED: 31.2%
Some College or Associate's: 33.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.9%

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: 22.0%
Single Parents: 6.3%
Couples & Adults: 41.6%
Living Alone: 30.1%

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: 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino: 3.6%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.6%
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: 43.8%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.2%

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: 74.7%
Born in Other U.S. State: 23.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.1%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.3%

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: 96.2%
Spanish: 1.5%
European & Indo-European: 2.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.0%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.2%

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: 3.5%
Elementary (1-4): 6.6%
Middle School (5-8): 7.4%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 3.3%
Not Enrolled: 73.2%

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