Perkins County, SD

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Population

2,964

1.82% decline

Poverty Rate

12%


Median Age

47


Median Household Income

$50,450

10% growth

Number of Employees

1,529

3.17% growth

Median Property Value

$74,300

8.31% growth

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COVID-19

Economy

Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Perkins County, SD had a population of 2.96k people with a median age of 47 and a median household income of $50,450. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Perkins County, SD declined from 3,019 to 2,964, a -1.82% decrease and its median household income grew from $45,855 to $50,450, a 10% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Perkins County, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (94.7%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.63%), White (Hispanic) (1.01%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (0.978%), and Two or More Races (Hispanic) (0.236%). N/A% of the people in Perkins County, SD speak a non-English language, and 99.7% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Perkins County, SD is $74,300, and the homeownership rate is 74.1%. Most people in Perkins County, SD commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 10 minutes. The average car ownership in Perkins County, SD is 2 cars per household.

About the photo: Petrified Wood Park, Lemmon SD. Petrified Wood Park was built from 1930-32 by town men under the command of visionary Ole S. Quammen, an amateur geologist. The park became city property in 1954 when it was donated by Quammen's heirs.

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United StatesSouth Dakota

COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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This chart shows the number of COVID-19 daily new cases by date in South Dakota, as a 7-day rolling average, compared with the four states with the most similar number of confirmed cases.

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Impact on Employment

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of South Dakota across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Economy

The economy of Perkins County, SD employs 1.53k people. The largest industries in Perkins County, SD are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (471 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (174 people), and Retail Trade (161 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($87,500), Information ($61,667), and Utilities ($60,469).

Median household income in Perkins County, SD is $50,450. Males in Perkins County, SD have an average income that is 1.35 times higher than the average income of females, which is $39,572. The income inequality in Perkins County, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.435, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$50,450

2017 value

± $7,549

10%

1 Year Growth

± 17.3%

Households in Perkins County, SD have a median annual income of $50,450, which is less than the median annual income of $61,937 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $45,855 in 2016, which represents a 10% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Perkins County, SD compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$53,488

Average Male Salary

± $2,938

$39,572

Average Female Salary

± $2,295

In 2017, full-time male employees in South Dakota made 1.35 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in South Dakota by number of full-time employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. White

    $42,150 ± $1,819

  2. Asian

    $33,786 ± $14,642

  3. Black

    $29,266 ± $9,870

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of South Dakota workers was White. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in South Dakota by number of full-time employees.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Perkins County, SD is from South Dakota.

0.435

2017 Wage GINI

0.433

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.435 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.439% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9683

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Perkins County, SD was Census Tract 9683 with a value of $50,450, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Perkins County, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

12% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Perkins County, SD (348 out of 2.9k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.1%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    319 ± 71

  2. Native American

    20 ± 49

  3. Two Or More

    9 ± 45

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Perkins County, SD is White, followed by Native American and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

1.53k

2017 Value

± 129

3.17%

1 Year growth

± 11.6%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Perkins County, SD grew at a rate of 3.17%, from 1.48k employees to 1.53k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Perkins County, SD, are Management Occupations (412 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (155 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (134 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Perkins County, SD.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Perkins County, SD, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (412 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (155 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (134 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Perkins County, SD has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (10.1 times higher than expected), Management Occupations (2.65 times), and Construction & Extraction Occupations (1.34 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Perkins County, SD, by median earnings, are Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($57,981), Installation, Maintenance, & Repair Occupations ($57,778), and Transportation Occupations ($45,368).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

1.53k

2017 Value

± 129

3.17%

1 Year growth

± 11.6%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Perkins County, SD grew at a rate of 3.17%, from 1.48k employees to 1.53k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Perkins County, SD, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (471 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (174 people), and Retail Trade (161 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Perkins County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Perkins County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Perkins County, SD, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (471 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (174 people), and Retail Trade (161 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Perkins County, SD has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (26 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.16 times), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (1.21 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Perkins County, SD, by median earnings, are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($87,500), Information ($61,667), and Utilities ($60,469).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Cereal grains

    $11.8B

  2. Live animals/fish

    $4.58B

  3. Coal-n.e.c.

    $4.53B

In 2015, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $11.8B, followed by Live animals/fish ($4.58B) and Coal-n.e.c. ($4.53B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$66.6B

2020 Value

$92.2B

Projected 2045 Value

38.4% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $66.6B. This is expected to increase 38.4% to $92.2B by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Minnesota

    $8.77B

  2. Iowa

    $2.47B

  3. Nebraska

    $2.17B

In 2015, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $8.77B, followed by Iowa with $2.47B and Nebraska and $2.17B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

90% of the population of Perkins County, SD has health coverage, with 36.9% on employee plans, 9.62% on Medicaid, 14.6% on Medicare, 26.2% on non-group plans, and 2.67% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Perkins County, SD was $8,933 in 2014. This is a 4.52% increase from the previous year ($8,547).

Primary care physicians in Perkins County, SD see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2983 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 597 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Oglala Lakota County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (17.1%). Additionally, Ziebach County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (44.5%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

0 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Perkins County, SD see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Perkins County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

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Health Care Spending

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$8,933

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,335

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,056

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$9,315

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in South Dakota (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 4.52%, from $8,547 to $8,933.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

10%

Uninsured

36.9%

Employer Coverage

9.62%

Medicaid

14.6%

Medicare

26.2%

Non-Group

2.67%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Perkins County, SD declined by 7.86% from 10.9% to 10%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Perkins County, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Oglala Lakota County

    17.1% prevalence

  2. Todd County

    16.6% prevalence

  3. Ziebach County

    16.4% prevalence

Oglala Lakota County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in South Dakota, at 17.1%.

The following map shows the prevalence of diabetes in South Dakota by county over multiple years.

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Diversity

Perkins County, SD is home to a population of 2.96k people, from which 99.7% are citizens. As of 2017, 0.911% of Perkins County, SD residents were born outside of the country (27 people).

In 2017, there were 36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.81k people) in Perkins County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 78 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 30 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

47

Median Native-Born Age

± 2.1

43

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 27.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Perkins County, SD was 47. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 47, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 43. But people in Perkins County, SD are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Perkins County, SD residents was 48.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

0.911%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

27 people

0.762%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

23 people

As of 2017, 0.911% of Perkins County, SD residents (27 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Perkins County, SD was 0.762%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    3,093 ± 1,363 people

  2. Ethiopia

    2,119 ± 1,129 people

  3. China

    1,741 ± 1,023 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,093 South Dakota residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,119 and China with 1,741.

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Citizenship

99.7%

2017 Citizenship

99.7%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 99.7% of Perkins County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Perkins County, SD was 99.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Perkins County, SD

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    2.81k ± 108

  2. American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)

    78 ± 27

  3. White (Hispanic)

    30 ± 15

In 2017, there were 36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.81k people) in Perkins County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 78 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 30 White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The following bar chart shows the 7 races represented in Perkins County, SD as a share of the total population.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    127 ± 42

  2. Korea

    32 ± 14

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    25 ± 20

Perkins County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.97 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Perkins County, SD was $74,300 in 2017, which is 0.323 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $68,600 to $74,300, a 8.31% increase. The homeownership rate in Perkins County, SD is 74.1%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Perkins County, SD have an average commute time of 10 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Perkins County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$74,300

2017 Median

± $7,945

$68,600

2016 Median

± $8,659

In 2017, the median property value in Perkins County, SD grew to to $74,300 from the previous year's value of $68,600.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Perkins County, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Perkins County, SD the largest share of households have a property value in the $50k - $60k range.

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,450

Median Household Income

± $7,549

1.31k

Number of Households

± 124

In 2017, the median household income of the 1.31k households in Perkins County, SD grew to $50,450 from the previous year's value of $45,855.

The following chart displays the households in Perkins County, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Perkins County, SD distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Perkins County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

74.1%

2017 Homeownership

70.3%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 74.1% of the housing units in Perkins County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.3%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Perkins County, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Commute Time

10 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Perkins County, SD have a shorter commute time (10 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0.618% of the workforce in Perkins County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    60.6%

  2. Worked At Home

    24.9%

  3. Walked

    8.23%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Perkins County, SD was Drove Alone (60.6%), followed by those who Worked At Home (24.9%) and those who Walked (8.23%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Perkins County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Perkins County, SD have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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