County · South Dakota
Gregory County, South Dakota
Gregory County, South Dakota. Gregory County had 4,037 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). It holds 15 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs, 8 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 46053.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,037
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,994 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,016
Median household income
$62,917
±$8,637 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$139,900
±$19,987 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$614
±$62 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
How many people live in Gregory County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,994 residents in Gregory County. The Census Bureau estimates 4,037 for July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,016 over 1,015 square miles of land.
| Measure | Gregory County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,016 | 907,428 | −170 |
| Households | 1,609±111 | 365,544 | −231 |
| Average household size | 2.45±0.16 | 2.39 | +0.20 |
| Housing units | 2,188±49 | 408,584 | −355 |
Gregory County's population since 2000
From 4,792 in 2000 to 4,037 in 2025: down 15.8%. 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 Gregory County?
Gregory County holds 15 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 8 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Gregory with 1,250 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Gregory | 1,221 | $51,450 |
|---|---|---|
| Burke | 575 | $52,500 |
| BonesteelGEOID 4606220 | 258 | $43,409 |
| Pleasant Valley Township, Gregory CountyGEOID 4605350780 | 148 | $94,375 |
| FairfaxGEOID 4620380 | 96 | $72,656 |
| DallasGEOID 4615300 | 89 | $63,333 |
| Dixon Township, Gregory CountyGEOID 4605316700 | 88 | $228,636 |
| Star Valley Township, Gregory CountyGEOID 4605361460 | 82 | $104,375 |
| Edens TownshipGEOID 4605318260 | 77 | not published |
| HerrickGEOID 4628420 | 74 | $53,125 |
| Fairfax TownshipGEOID 4605320420 | 57 | $135,417 |
| Jones TownshipGEOID 4605332940 | 50 | $210,139 |
| Schriever TownshipGEOID 4605357860 | 25 | $66,250 |
| St. CharlesGEOID 4657060 | 15 | not published |
| Landing Creek TownshipGEOID 4605335740 | 10 | 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 Gregory County?
The median resident of Gregory County is 44.7 years old; 24.4% are under 18 and 26.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 86.2%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.0%. 1.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Gregory County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.7±0.9 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 24.4% | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.6%±0.4 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6%±0.6 pts | 4.8% | – |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 86.2%±0.4 pts | 79.8% | −1.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±1.0 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.0%±1.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.0%±2.1 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.7 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 2.1%±0.8 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.0%±1.6 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±2.2 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.3%±1.8 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 92.5%±1.9 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 22.2%±2.5 pts | 31.9% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.7%±1.5 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.9%±1.5 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 Gregory County earn?
Half of Gregory County's 1,609 households earn less than $62,917 a year (±$8,637), against $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $53,459 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Gregory County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $62,917±$8,637 | $75,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $81,084±$5,311 | $98,527 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,917±$3,298 | $40,550 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.5%±2.5 pts | 11.9% | −4.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 12.9%±6.0 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.9%±2.2 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.3%±3.3 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 Gregory County?
Owners occupy 76.7% of Gregory County's occupied homes and renters 23.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $139,900 by its owner (±$19,987). The median renter pays $614 a month including utilities, and 22.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Gregory County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $139,900±$19,987 | $257,400 | +$37,260 |
| Median gross rent | $614±$62 | $946 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 22.1%±8.8 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,517±$127 | $1,680 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.7%±3.6 pts | 68.6% | +5.1 pts |
| Housing units | 2,188±49 | 408,584 | −355 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.4 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.3%±8.3 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.3%±2.8 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.9%±2.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.9%±3.2 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 Gregory County building?
Builders took permits for 19 new housing units across Gregory County in 2025 (19 single-family), 4.7 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 Gregory County get to work?
77.5% of Gregory County's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 15.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.3%.
| Measure | Gregory County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 64.7%±3.0 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.3%±1.4 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 77.5%±3.2 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±2.2 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.8%±1.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0%±2.1 pts | 9.7% | +3.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 15.9 min±1.8 | 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 Gregory County's census tracts?
Gregory County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $61,083 (Tract 9711) to $66,667 (Tract 9712).
| Tract 971146053971100 | 1,873±164 | $61,083 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 971246053971200 | 2,143±164 | $66,667 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Gregory County compare with South Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 40th of 66 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 33rd of 66 |
| Residents per square mile | 43rd of 66 |
| Median household income | 54th of 66 |
| Median home value | 48th of 66 |
| Median gross rent | 56th of 65 |
| Poverty rate | 41st of 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 44th of 66 |
| Median age | 16th 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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