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Edmunds County, South Dakota
Edmunds County, South Dakota. Edmunds County had 4,022 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). It holds 40 places (4 cities, villages and boroughs, 32 towns and townships and 4 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 46045.
Edmunds County is one of the 2 counties of the Aberdeen, SD micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,022
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,986 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,048
Median household income
$81,630
±$9,494 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$163,300
±$13,672 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$992
±$136 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
How many people live in Edmunds County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,986 residents in Edmunds County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,022 for July 1, 2025, up 1.0% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,048 over 1,126 square miles of land.
| Measure | Edmunds County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,048 | 907,428 | +139 |
| Households | 1,630±74 | 365,544 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42±0.11 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,898±67 | 408,584 | −159 |
Edmunds County's population since 2000
From 4,367 in 2000 to 4,022 in 2025: down 7.9%. 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 Edmunds County?
Edmunds County holds 40 places: 4 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 32 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 4 census-designated places. The largest is Ipswich with 935 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ipswich | 928 | $74,167 |
|---|---|---|
| Cortlandt TownshipGEOID 4604514060 | 601 | $103,611 |
| MinaGEOID 4642700 | 554 | $103,333 |
| Bowdle | 470 | $63,750 |
| Harmony Township, Edmunds CountyGEOID 4604527060 | 279 | not published |
| RoscoeGEOID 4655820 | 269 | $38,750 |
| HosmerGEOID 4630140 | 164 | $65,096 |
| Belle TownshipGEOID 4604504340 | 147 | not published |
| Pembrook ColonyGEOID 4649028 | 135 | not published |
| Deerfield ColonyGEOID 4615774 | 128 | not published |
| Rosette TownshipGEOID 4604556300 | 125 | not published |
| Ipswich TownshipGEOID 4604531900 | 102 | not published |
| Plainview ColonyGEOID 4649980 | 100 | not published |
| Bowdle TownshipGEOID 4604506580 | 75 | $84,167 |
| Huntley TownshipGEOID 4604530960 | 72 | not published |
| Fountain TownshipGEOID 4604522500 | 69 | $92,917 |
| Glen TownshipGEOID 4604524420 | 44 | not published |
| Hosmer TownshipGEOID 4604530180 | 42 | not published |
| Montpelier TownshipGEOID 4604543460 | 41 | $103,750 |
| Modena TownshipGEOID 4604543200 | 39 | not published |
| Hillside TownshipGEOID 4604529260 | 36 | not published |
| North Bryant TownshipGEOID 4604545500 | 36 | $107,813 |
| Cottonwood Lake TownshipGEOID 4604514260 | 36 | not published |
| Powell TownshipGEOID 4604551500 | 35 | not published |
| Glover TownshipGEOID 4604524740 | 35 | not published |
| Sangamon TownshipGEOID 4604557540 | 34 | not published |
| Richland Township, Edmunds CountyGEOID 4604554660 | 34 | not published |
| Hudson TownshipGEOID 4604530700 | 33 | not published |
| Bryant Township, Edmunds CountyGEOID 4604507980 | 32 | not published |
| Cloyd Valley TownshipGEOID 4604513020 | 28 | not published |
| Kent TownshipGEOID 4604533700 | 27 | $215,972 |
| Clear Lake Township, Edmunds CountyGEOID 4604512620 | 24 | not published |
| Pembrook TownshipGEOID 4604549020 | 24 | not published |
| Madison Township, Edmunds CountyGEOID 4604540140 | 22 | not published |
| Union Township, Edmunds CountyGEOID 4604565100 | 19 | not published |
| Liberty Township, Edmunds CountyGEOID 4604536900 | 17 | not published |
| Odessa TownshipGEOID 4604546460 | 15 | not published |
| Vermont TownshipGEOID 4604566820 | 13 | not published |
| Adrian TownshipGEOID 4604500340 | 12 | not published |
| Cleveland Township, Edmunds CountyGEOID 4604512820 | 7 | 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 Edmunds County?
The median resident of Edmunds County is 44.0 years old; 23.6% are under 18 and 22.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 93.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.7%. 2.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Edmunds County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.0±3.7 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.6%±1.8 pts | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.9%±2.1 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.7%±1.1 pts | 4.8% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 93.8%±1.9 pts | 79.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.2%±1.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.3%±1.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 6.6%±2.0 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.5%±2.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.0%±2.3 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.4%±2.0 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.1%±2.3 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.2%±3.8 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7%±1.9 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 6.0%±3.0 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 Edmunds County earn?
Half of Edmunds County's 1,630 households earn less than $81,630 a year (±$9,494), against $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $87,778 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Edmunds County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $81,630±$9,494 | $75,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $109,413±$10,644 | $98,527 | – |
| Per capita income | $44,076±$4,727 | $40,550 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.9%±3.5 pts | 11.9% | +5.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.7%±8.2 pts | 14.3% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 3.5%±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 93.3%±2.1 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 Edmunds County?
Owners occupy 81.1% of Edmunds County's occupied homes and renters 18.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,300 by its owner (±$13,672). The median renter pays $992 a month including utilities, and 26.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Edmunds County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,300±$13,672 | $257,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $992±$136 | $946 | +$249 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 26.8%±14.7 pts | 30.4% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,360±$151 | $1,680 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 81.1%±3.5 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,898±67 | 408,584 | −159 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±4.4 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 88.1%±3.3 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.4%±2.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 19.5%±3.3 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 Edmunds County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Edmunds County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Edmunds County get to work?
67.3% of Edmunds County's workers drive alone and 13.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes.
| Measure | Edmunds County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.5%±3.8 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 67.3%±5.5 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.9%±2.7 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 6.6%±2.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.9%±3.9 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.0 min±2.7 | 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 Edmunds County's census tracts?
Edmunds County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $69,688 (Tract 9622) to $87,554 (Tract 9621).
| Tract 962146045962100 | 2,560±149 | $87,554 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 962246045962200 | 1,488±149 | $69,688 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Edmunds County compare with South Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 39th of 66 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 34th of 66 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 66 |
| Median household income | 9th of 66 |
| Median home value | 37th of 66 |
| Median gross rent | 7th of 65 |
| Poverty rate | 40th of 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 66 |
| Median age | 19th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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