Roberts County, SD

County

Cities in Roberts County

Neighborhoods in Roberts County

White Rock / Claire City

Schmidt Landing / Madsen Beach

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

Demographics of Roberts

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

18.6%

Households with Children

29.1%

School Enrollment K-12

1,512

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 7.1%
School Age (5-17): 21.2%
Young Adults (18-34): 17.7%
Working Age (35-54): 20.1%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.1%
Seniors (65+): 20.9%

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: 8.5%
High School / GED: 36.6%
Some College or Associate's: 36.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 18.6%

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: 15.9%
Single Parents: 13.2%
Couples & Adults: 36.7%
Living Alone: 34.2%

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: 56.5%
Hispanic or Latino: 2.6%
Asian: 0.8%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 5.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 34.5%
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: 52.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 47.3%

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: 87.4%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 12.6%

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: 67.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 30.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.2%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.7%

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: 94.7%
Spanish: 1.9%
European & Indo-European: 0.3%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 2.6%

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): 7.3%
Middle School (5-8): 6.8%
High School (9-12): 6.4%
College / Graduate: 2.5%
Not Enrolled: 74.4%

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