Yankton County, SD

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US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

42.2

1.2% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.36%

17.3% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$73,855

7.27% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$208,200

9.35% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

11,668

1.75% 1-year decline

About

In N/A, Yankton County, SD had a population of N/A people with a median age of 42.2 and a median household income of $73,855. Between N/A and N/A the population of Yankton County, SD N/A from N/A to N/A, a N/A% N/A and its median household income grew from $68,847 to $73,855, a 7.27% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Yankton County, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (87.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (3.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (2.24%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (1.54%).

None of the households in Yankton County, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Yankton County, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Yankton County, SD are Mount Marty University (220 degrees awarded in 2023).

In 2023, the median property value in Yankton County, SD was $208,200, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Yankton County, SD borders Cedar County, NE, Knox County, NE, Bon Homme County, SD, Clay County, SD, Hutchinson County, SD, and Turner County, SD.

United States South Dakota Yankton, SD

Population & Diversity

Yankton County, SD is home to a population of N/A people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 3.1% of Yankton County, SD residents were born outside of the country (725 people).

In 2023, there were 28.2 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (20.4k people) in Yankton County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 724 Two+ (Hispanic) and 701 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.9%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Yankton County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Yankton County, SD was 97.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Yankton County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yankton County, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
20.4k ± 75
Two+ (Hispanic)
724 ± 247
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
701 ± 193

5.6%

Hispanic Population

1.31k people

5.6% of the people in Yankton County, SD are hispanic (1.31k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,032 ± 1,350 people
Guatemala
2,803 ± 1,298 people
Ethiopia
2,418 ± 1,206 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,032 South Dakota residents, followed by Guatemala with 2,803 and Ethiopia with 2,418.

Foreign-Born Population

3.1%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

725 people

2.62%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

610 people

As of 2023, 3.1% of Yankton County, SD residents (725 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Yankton County, SD was 2.62%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Yankton County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
566 ± 145
Gulf War (2001-)
421 ± 170
Gulf War (1990s)
167 ± 112

Yankton County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.34 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Yankton County, SD employs 11.7k people. The largest industries in Yankton County, SD are Manufacturing (2,344 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,222 people), and Retail Trade (1,518 people), and the highest paying industries are .

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $52,552. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

11.7k

2023 Value

± 821

−1.75%

1 Year decline

± 9.82%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Yankton County, SD declined at a rate of −1.75%, from 11.9k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yankton County, SD, are . This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yankton County, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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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Industries

Employment by Industries

11.7k

2023 Value

± 821

−1.75%

1 Year decline

± 9.82%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Yankton County, SD declined at a rate of −1.75%, from 11.9k employees to 11.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yankton County, SD, are Manufacturing (2,344 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (2,222 people), and Retail Trade (1,518 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yankton County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Yankton County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$54,183

Median earning men ± $4,534

$40,128

Median earning women ± $2,787

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($77,153), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($69,779), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($62,284).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($50,070), Construction ($50,000), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($47,083).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.37%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 450k people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.37% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 8.96%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

56
Construction
45
Retail Trade
41
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$202k
Manufacturing
$121k
Health Care and Social Assistance
$52.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Education

In 2023, universities in Yankton County, SD awarded 220 degrees. The student population of Yankton County, SD in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 638 male students and 676 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yankton County, SD are White (174 and 82.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (16 and 7.55%), Two or More Races (6 and 2.83%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (5 and 2.36%).

The largest universities in Yankton County, SD by number of degrees awarded are Mount Marty University (220 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Yankton County, SD are General Business Administration & Management (32 and 14.5%), Nurse Anesthetist (31 and 14.1%), and Registered Nursing (28 and 12.7%).

The median tuition cost in Yankton County, SD for private four year colleges is $30,250.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2023 in Yankton County, SD, the percentage of applicants admitted was 48.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 1,314 (48.6% men and 51.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 1,314 students enrolled in Yankton County, SD, 48.6% men and 51.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,008 records, of which 56.8% were women and 43.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Social Sciences
9 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
28 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
27 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Yankton County, SD was General Social Sciences with 9 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Yankton County, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Mount Marty University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

220 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mount Marty University with 220 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 102 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yankton County, SD, which is 0.864 times less than the 118 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 174 degrees mean that there were 10.9 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 16 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($30,250) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,850) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 0.574% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.482% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (206k), Some college (148k), and Bachelors Degree (133k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Yankton County, SD was $208,200 in 2023, which is 0.686 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $190,400 to $208,200, a 9.35% increase. The homeownership rate in Yankton County, SD is 72.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%.

Median household income in Yankton County, SD is $73,855. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Yankton County, SD was Census Tract 9664 with a value of $86,250, followed by Census Tract 9663.01 and Census Tract 9662, with respective values of $85,734 and $75,156.

In 2023, 9.63% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yankton County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.665%.

Housing

Property

$208,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$12,526

$7,076

Median Property Taxes

±$611

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Yankton County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the $2k - $3k range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Yankton County, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.3%

Homeownership

2023

66%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 72.3% of the housing units in Yankton County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 70.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Yankton County, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9664
Census Tract 9663.01
Census Tract 9662

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Yankton County, SD was Census Tract 9664 with a value of $86,250, followed by Census Tract 9663.01 and Census Tract 9662, with respective values of $85,734 and $75,156.

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

Household Income

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

$73,855

Median Household Income

± $6,118

9.79k

Number of Households

± 740

In 2023, the median household income of the 9.79k households in Yankton County, SD grew to $73,855 from the previous year's value of $68,847.

The following chart displays the households in Yankton 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.

Wage Distribution

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

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2022, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.26% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 1. 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

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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.

Commute Time

N/A minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yankton County, SD have a N/A commute time (N/A minutes) than the normal US worker (N/A minutes). Additionally, N/A% of the workforce in Yankton County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Yankton County, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

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Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Yankton County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Yankton County, SD have N/A.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 9.63% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Yankton County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.665%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.36% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yankton County, SD (2.04k out of 21.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is approximately the same as the national average of N/A%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 75+, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 18 - 24.

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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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 11.8% of the children was living in poverty in Yankton County, SD. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 4%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

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Health

93.7% of the population of Yankton County, SD has health coverage, with 50.6% on employee plans, 7.74% on Medicaid, 16.2% on Medicare, 17.3% on non-group plans, and 1.88% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Yankton County, SD see 948 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.44% decrease from the previous year (992 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1792 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 160 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

948 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Yankton County, SD

Primary care physicians in Yankton County, SD see an average of 948 patients per year. This represents a 4.44% decrease from the previous year (992 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 23.8% under 18 years, 18.3% between 18 and 34 years, 37.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.4% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.6% were men and 50.4% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

6.31%

Uninsured

50.6%

Employer Coverage

7.74%

Medicaid

16.2%

Medicare

17.3%

Non-Group

1.88%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yankton County, SD declined by 18.3% from 7.73% to 6.31%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 62.4 in Yankton County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Yankton County, SD.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.7% in Yankton County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Yankton County, SD.