County · South Dakota
Fall River County, South Dakota
Fall River County, South Dakota. Fall River County had 7,467 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than South Dakota (+5.5%). It holds 12 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs, 2 towns and townships and 7 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 46047.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,467
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,973 · ACS 2020-2024: 7,258
Median household income
$67,917
±$7,389 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$193,200
±$18,936 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$931
±$137 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
How many people live in Fall River County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,973 residents in Fall River County. The Census Bureau estimates 7,467 for July 1, 2025, up 7.2% since 2020, faster than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 7,258 over 1,740 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fall River County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 7,258 | 907,428 | +511 |
| Households | 3,632±130 | 365,544 | +646 |
| Average household size | 1.92±0.07 | 2.39 | −0.24 |
| Housing units | 4,093±35 | 408,584 | −139 |
Fall River County's population since 2000
From 7,453 in 2000 to 7,467 in 2025: up 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 Fall River County?
Fall River County holds 12 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 2 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 7 census-designated places. The largest is Hot Springs with 3,670 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hot Springs | 3,395 | $66,338 |
|---|---|---|
| Edgemont | 725 | $62,692 |
| AngosturaGEOID 4601560 | 159 | $104,688 |
| OelrichsGEOID 4646500 | 117 | $73,523 |
| OralGEOID 4647340 | 66 | not published |
| Maverick JunctionGEOID 4641398 | 46 | not published |
| SmithwickGEOID 4659620 | 39 | not published |
| Provo TownshipGEOID 4604752180 | 39 | not published |
| DudleyGEOID 4617215 | 28 | not published |
| Argentine TownshipGEOID 4604702060 | 20 | $98,854 |
| ProvoGEOID 4652140 | 10 | not published |
| ArdmoreGEOID 4601980 | 1 | 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 Fall River County?
The median resident of Fall River County is 55.3 years old; 16.2% are under 18 and 32.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 83.9%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 5.1%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fall River County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 55.3±1.6 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.2%±0.2 pts | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 32.8%±1.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.4% | 4.8% | −0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 83.9%±1.0 pts | 79.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.9%±0.3 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 5.1%±1.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.6%±0.9 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 4.7%±2.0 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.1%±1.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 15.0%±2.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 18.7%±2.9 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.2%±3.5 pts | 9.0% | +6.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.2%±2.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 29.4%±4.6 pts | 31.9% | +8.3 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.4%±2.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.3%±1.8 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 Fall River County earn?
Half of Fall River County's 3,632 households earn less than $67,917 a year (±$7,389), against $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $62,258 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fall River County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,917±$7,389 | $75,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $82,682±$9,055 | $98,527 | – |
| Per capita income | $39,497±$4,507 | $40,550 | +$5,584 |
| People below the poverty line | 16.6%±3.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 27.1%±8.9 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.5%±3.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.7%±3.8 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 Fall River County?
Owners occupy 72.4% of Fall River County's occupied homes and renters 27.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $193,200 by its owner (±$18,936). The median renter pays $931 a month including utilities, and 40.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fall River County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $193,200±$18,936 | $257,400 | +$33,948 |
| Median gross rent | $931±$137 | $946 | +$183 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.5%±10.5 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,382±$106 | $1,680 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.4%±4.8 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,093±35 | 408,584 | −139 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±1.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.2%±2.0 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 70.5%±4.9 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 13.7%±3.8 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.2%±1.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.4%±4.6 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 Fall River County building?
Builders took permits for 9 new housing units across Fall River County in 2025 (9 single-family), 1.2 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 Fall River County get to work?
78.6% of Fall River County's workers drive alone and 9.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.5%.
| Measure | Fall River County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.6%±3.0 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5%±1.6 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 78.6%±5.4 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5%±2.5 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.5%±2.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.7%±3.6 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.4 min±5.1 | 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 Fall River County's census tracts?
Fall River County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $66,693 (Tract 9642) to $73,618 (Tract 9641).
| Tract 964146047964100 | 3,059±270 | $73,618 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 964246047964200 | 4,199±270 | $66,693 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fall River County compare with South Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 66 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 9th of 66 |
| Residents per square mile | 41st of 66 |
| Median household income | 41st of 66 |
| Median home value | 25th of 66 |
| Median gross rent | 16th of 65 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18th of 66 |
| Median age | 2nd 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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