Walworth County, SD

County

Demographics of Walworth

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

29.6%

Households with Children

27.2%

School Enrollment K-12

633

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 6.8%
School Age (5-17): 16.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 15.0%
Working Age (35-54): 23.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 14.8%
Seniors (65+): 23.0%

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: 8.4%
High School / GED: 29.6%
Some College or Associate's: 32.4%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 29.6%

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: 21.2%
Single Parents: 6.0%
Couples & Adults: 32.1%
Living Alone: 40.7%

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: 78.2%
Hispanic or Latino: 0.6%
Asian: 0.6%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 9.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 10.6%
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: 44.0%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 56.0%

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: 75.0%
Latin American Indian: 0.0%
Alaska Native: 0.0%
Not Specified: 25.0%

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: 65.0%
Born in Other U.S. State: 34.1%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.2%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.2%

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: 96.1%
Spanish: 2.2%
European & Indo-European: 0.9%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.6%
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: 3.1%
Elementary (1-4): 5.9%
Middle School (5-8): 5.3%
High School (9-12): 4.2%
College / Graduate: 2.2%
Not Enrolled: 79.3%

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

Cities in Walworth County

Neighborhoods in Walworth County

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