Yankton County, SD

County

Demographics of Yankton

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

31.4%

Households with Children

25.5%

School Enrollment K-12

2,286

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.4%
School Age (5-17): 15.9%
Young Adults (18-34): 19.6%
Working Age (35-54): 24.0%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 13.8%
Seniors (65+): 21.4%

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: 6.3%
High School / GED: 32.6%
Some College or Associate's: 29.6%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 31.4%

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: 17.4%
Single Parents: 8.1%
Couples & Adults: 31.1%
Living Alone: 43.4%

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: 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.8%
Asian: 0.3%
Black or African American: 1.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 2.0%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

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

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 45.1%
Puerto Rican: 4.1%
Cuban: 26.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 1.9%
South American: 0.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 22.7%

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

White Population by Ancestry

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

European: 42.7%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.1%
Other White: 57.2%

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: 64.1%
Born in Other U.S. State: 32.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.4%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 0.7%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 2.2%

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: 94.3%
Spanish: 3.8%
European & Indo-European: 1.2%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.2%
Arabic: 0.1%
Other: 0.4%

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: 2.5%
Elementary (1-4): 3.7%
Middle School (5-8): 5.0%
High School (9-12): 6.0%
College / Graduate: 4.5%
Not Enrolled: 78.3%

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

Cities in Yankton County

Neighborhoods in Yankton County

Neighborhood

Yankton, SD

Northshore Development / Oak Hills Addition

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