Walworth County, SD

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Population

5,502

0.65% decline

Poverty Rate

10.2%


Median Age

44.4


Median Household Income

$46,623

0.208% growth

Number of Employees

2,741

0.44% growth

Median Property Value

$82,400

3% growth

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About

In 2017, Walworth County, SD had a population of 5.5k people with a median age of 44.4 and a median household income of $46,623. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Walworth County, SD declined from 5,538 to 5,502, a -0.65% decrease and its median household income grew from $46,526 to $46,623, a 0.208% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Walworth County, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (79.8%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (12.2%), Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) (3.09%), Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.02%), and Some Other Race (Hispanic) (1.25%). N/A% of the people in Walworth County, SD speak a non-English language, and 97% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Walworth County, SD is $82,400, and the homeownership rate is 71.2%. Most people in Walworth County, SD commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 14.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Walworth County, SD is 2 cars per household.

About the photo: An old school no longer in operation, at the junction of SD Highways 26 & 45, north of Miller, SD

Photo by Keith Ewing

United StatesSouth Dakota

COVID-19

Total Confirmed Cases by Date

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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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Economy

The economy of Walworth County, SD employs 2.74k people. The largest industries in Walworth County, SD are Health Care & Social Assistance (537 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (338 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (274 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($92,083), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,089), and Finance & Insurance ($49,792).

Median household income in Walworth County, SD is $46,623. Males in Walworth 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 Walworth County, SD (measured using the Gini index) is 0.435, which is lower than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$46,623

2017 value

± $7,342

0.208%

1 Year Growth

± 18.3%

Households in Walworth County, SD have a median annual income of $46,623, 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 $46,526 in 2016, which represents a 0.208% annual growth.

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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 Walworth 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 9651

  2. Census Tract 9652

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Walworth County, SD was Census Tract 9651 with a value of $55,590, followed by Census Tract 9652 and N/A, with respective values of $43,822 and N/A.

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

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 75+

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

10.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Walworth County, SD (539 out of 5.26k 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 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 65 - 74.

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

    363 ± 109

  2. Native American

    126 ± 92

  3. Other

    26 ± 61

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

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

2.74k

2017 Value

± 266

0.44%

1 Year growth

± 13.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Walworth County, SD grew at a rate of 0.44%, from 2.73k employees to 2.74k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Walworth County, SD, are Management Occupations (401 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (313 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (249 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Walworth County, SD.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Walworth County, SD, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (401 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (313 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (249 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Walworth County, SD has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (3.35 times higher than expected), Healthcare Support Occupations (2.01 times), and Health Technologists & Technicians (1.9 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Walworth County, SD, by median earnings, are Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($71,027), Computer & Mathematical Occupations ($55,000), and Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors ($53,269).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

2.74k

2017 Value

± 266

0.44%

1 Year growth

± 13.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Walworth County, SD grew at a rate of 0.44%, from 2.73k employees to 2.74k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Walworth County, SD, are Health Care & Social Assistance (537 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (338 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (274 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Walworth County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Walworth 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 Walworth County, SD, by number of employees, are Health Care & Social Assistance (537 people), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (338 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (274 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Walworth County, SD has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (10.4 times higher than expected), Utilities (2.19 times), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1.41 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Walworth County, SD, by median earnings, are Utilities ($92,083), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($70,089), and Finance & Insurance ($49,792).

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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 Walworth County, SD has health coverage, with 34.5% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 14.8% on Medicare, 22.8% on non-group plans, and 2% on military or VA plans.

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

Primary care physicians in Walworth County, SD see 1089 patients per year on average, which represents a 1.18% decrease from the previous year (1102 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1870 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 701 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

1,089 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Walworth County, SD see an average of 1,089 patients per year. This represents a 1.18% decrease from the previous year (1,102 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Walworth 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

34.5%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

14.8%

Medicare

22.8%

Non-Group

2%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Walworth County, SD grew by 15.5% from 8.65% to 10%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Walworth 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

Walworth County, SD is home to a population of 5.5k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2017, 3.6% of Walworth County, SD residents were born outside of the country (198 people).

In 2017, there were 6.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.39k people) in Walworth County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 670 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 170 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Age

Age by Nativity

45

Median Native-Born Age

± 1.1

30

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 16.4

In 2017, the median age of all people in Walworth County, SD was 44.4. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 45, were generally older than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 30. But people in Walworth County, SD are getting getting younger. In 2016, the average age of all Walworth County, SD residents was 45.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

3.6%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

198 people

4.06%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

225 people

As of 2017, 3.6% of Walworth County, SD residents (198 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 Walworth County, SD was 4.06%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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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

97%

2017 Citizenship

96.7%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 97% of Walworth County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Walworth County, SD was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Walworth County, SD

  1. White (Non-Hispanic)

    4.39k ± 13

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

    670 ± 161

  3. Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic)

    170 ± 101

In 2017, there were 6.56 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.39k people) in Walworth County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 670 American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 170 Two or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    136 ± 58

  2. Korea

    68 ± 29

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    65 ± 38

Walworth County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Walworth County, SD was $82,400 in 2017, which is 0.359 times smaller than the national average of $229,700. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $80,000 to $82,400, a 3% increase. The homeownership rate in Walworth County, SD is 71.2%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Walworth County, SD have an average commute time of 14.4 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Walworth County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$82,400

2017 Median

± $6,757

$80,000

2016 Median

± $6,563

In 2017, the median property value in Walworth County, SD grew to to $82,400 from the previous year's value of $80,000.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Walworth 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 Walworth County, SD the largest share of households have a property value in the $50k - $60k range.

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Household Income

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$46,623

Median Household Income

± $7,342

2.29k

Number of Households

± 245

In 2017, the median household income of the 2.29k households in Walworth County, SD grew to $46,623 from the previous year's value of $46,526.

The following chart displays the households in Walworth 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 $60k - $75k range.

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Property Taxes

$800 - $1,499

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Walworth County, SD distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Walworth County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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Rent vs Own

71.2%

2017 Homeownership

68.6%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 71.2% of the housing units in Walworth County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.6%.

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

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Commute Time

14.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Walworth County, SD have a shorter commute time (14.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 2.06% of the workforce in Walworth County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    72.6%

  2. Carpooled

    14.9%

  3. Walked

    5.05%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Walworth County, SD was Drove Alone (72.6%), followed by those who Carpooled (14.9%) and those who Walked (5.05%).

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 Walworth County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Walworth County, SD have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

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