County · South Dakota
Bon Homme County, South Dakota
Bon Homme County, South Dakota. Bon Homme County had 7,244 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 3.5% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). It holds 7 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 46009.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,244
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,003 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,044
Median household income
$64,435
±$7,134 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$134,100
±$23,054 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$646
±$116 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
How many people live in Bon Homme County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 7,003 residents in Bon Homme County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,244 for July 1, 2025, up 3.5% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,044 over 564 square miles of land.
| Measure | Bon Homme County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,044 | 907,428 | +115 |
| Households | 2,418±99 | 365,544 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.28±0.09 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,842±29 | 408,584 | −127 |
Bon Homme County's population since 2000
From 7,260 in 2000 to 7,244 in 2025: down 0.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Bon Homme County?
Bon Homme County holds 7 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Springfield with 1,926 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Springfield | 1,914 | $55,714 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyndall | 1,057 | $50,481 |
| Scotland | 785 | $63,250 |
| Avon | 586 | $62,361 |
| Tabor | 407 | $82,813 |
| Bon Homme ColonyGEOID 4606300 | 97 | not published |
| Running WaterGEOID 4656820 | 47 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bon Homme County?
The median resident of Bon Homme County is 42.1 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.1%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 5.6%. 0.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bon Homme County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±1.0 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6%±0.3 pts | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5%±0.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.4% | 4.8% | −0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.1%±0.5 pts | 79.8% | −0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 2.1% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.6%±1.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.1%±0.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 0.8%±0.5 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.7%±1.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4%±1.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 14.5%±1.7 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±1.5 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.6%±1.6 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.6%±2.7 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.4%±1.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.5%±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bon Homme County earn?
Half of Bon Homme County's 2,418 households earn less than $64,435 a year (±$7,134), against $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $67,364 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bon Homme County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $64,435±$7,134 | $75,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,310±$7,128 | $98,527 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,525±$3,155 | $40,550 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6%±4.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 18.4%±11.7 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 6.3%±1.9 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.2%±2.9 pts | 89.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bon Homme County?
Owners occupy 80.5% of Bon Homme County's occupied homes and renters 19.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,100 by its owner (±$23,054). The median renter pays $646 a month including utilities, and 19.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bon Homme County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,100±$23,054 | $257,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $646±$116 | $946 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 19.8%±7.6 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,389±$102 | $1,680 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.5%±3.2 pts | 68.6% | +7.0 pts |
| Housing units | 2,842±29 | 408,584 | −127 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.2 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.5%±4.8 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.1%±2.9 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.5%±2.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 35.0%±4.3 pts | 15.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Bon Homme County building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units across Bon Homme County in 2025 (19 single-family), 2.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Bon Homme County get to work?
73.0% of Bon Homme County's workers drive alone and 7.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.2%.
| Measure | Bon Homme County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.2%±1.9 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.2%±1.4 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 73.0%±3.6 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 13.9%±3.4 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 3.4%±1.5 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 7.4%±2.5 pts | 9.7% | −4.6 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.3 min±1.4 | 17.8 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Bon Homme County's census tracts?
Bon Homme County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $64,038 (Tract 9677) to $64,722 (Tract 9676).
| Tract 967646009967600 | 3,193±218 | $64,722 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 967746009967700 | 3,851±218 | $64,038 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Bon Homme County compare with South Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 26th of 66 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 66 |
| Residents per square mile | 16th of 66 |
| Median household income | 52nd of 66 |
| Median home value | 52nd of 66 |
| Median gross rent | 51st of 65 |
| Poverty rate | 36th of 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 54th of 66 |
| Median age | 26th of 66 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
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