County · South Dakota
Moody County, South Dakota
Moody County, South Dakota. Moody County had 6,632 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 4.6% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). It holds 22 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs, 16 towns and townships and 1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 46101.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,632
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,336 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,397
Median household income
$78,427
±$5,497 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$226,500
±$19,238 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$758
±$85 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
How many people live in Moody County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,336 residents in Moody County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,632 for July 1, 2025, up 4.6% since 2020, slower than South Dakota (+5.5%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,397 over 519 square miles of land.
| Measure | Moody County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,397 | 907,428 | −110 |
| Households | 2,559±95 | 365,544 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.46±0.09 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,759±56 | 408,584 | no clear change |
Moody County's population since 2000
From 6,595 in 2000 to 6,632 in 2025: up 0.6%. 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 Moody County?
Moody County holds 22 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 16 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 1 census-designated place. The largest is Flandreau with 2,396 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Flandreau | 2,372 | $49,157 |
|---|---|---|
| Colman | 634 | $76,146 |
| Flandreau TownshipGEOID 4610121580 | 360 | $177,520 |
| Fremont TownshipGEOID 4610123060 | 276 | $124,861 |
| Lynn Township, Moody CountyGEOID 4610139660 | 275 | $91,458 |
| Enterprise Township, Moody CountyGEOID 4610119740 | 265 | $168,438 |
| Egan | 241 | $63,482 |
| Colman TownshipGEOID 4610113260 | 227 | $124,722 |
| Blinsmon TownshipGEOID 4610106020 | 219 | not published |
| Egan TownshipGEOID 4610118500 | 216 | $136,500 |
| Trent | 206 | $74,063 |
| Jefferson Township, Moody CountyGEOID 4610132620 | 176 | $101,250 |
| Grovena TownshipGEOID 4610126500 | 144 | $103,750 |
| Clare TownshipGEOID 4610112060 | 138 | $110,737 |
| Riverview TownshipGEOID 4610155260 | 131 | not published |
| Spring Creek TownshipGEOID 4610160460 | 106 | not published |
| Union Township, Moody CountyGEOID 4610165420 | 93 | not published |
| Lone Rock TownshipGEOID 4610138500 | 86 | not published |
| Alliance TownshipGEOID 4610100940 | 86 | not published |
| Ward TownshipGEOID 4610168700 | 51 | not published |
| WardGEOID 4668660 | 34 | $76,875 |
| Pleasant Valley ColonyGEOID 4650988 | 6 | 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 Moody County?
The median resident of Moody County is 40.8 years old; 26.3% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.9%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 12.4%. 4.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Moody County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8±0.7 | 38.0 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 26.3%±0.4 pts | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.2%±0.7 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 5.8% | 4.8% | +1.4 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.9%±1.1 pts | 79.8% | −2.9 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.7%±0.7 pts | 1.4% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 12.4%±1.3 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.9%±1.6 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.1%±0.8 pts | 4.0% | +1.7 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.2%±1.4 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.2%±1.4 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 12.9%±1.8 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.0%±2.0 pts | 9.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.1%±1.7 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 30.4%±4.0 pts | 31.9% | +9.1 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.9%±2.1 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8%±0.3 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 Moody County earn?
Half of Moody County's 2,559 households earn less than $78,427 a year (±$5,497), against $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $75,734 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Moody County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,427±$5,497 | $75,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $92,283±$6,271 | $98,527 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,998±$2,256 | $40,550 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 11.6%±2.3 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 14.1%±4.9 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.2%±1.7 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±2.5 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 Moody County?
Owners occupy 73.5% of Moody County's occupied homes and renters 26.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $226,500 by its owner (±$19,238). The median renter pays $758 a month including utilities, and 36.4% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Moody County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $226,500±$19,238 | $257,400 | +$61,956 |
| Median gross rent | $758±$85 | $946 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.4%±9.4 pts | 30.4% | +15.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,684±$109 | $1,680 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.5%±3.3 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,759±56 | 408,584 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.1 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3%±5.7 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 80.2%±3.1 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 3.2%±1.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0%±2.0 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 30.2%±3.7 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 Moody County building?
Builders took permits for 21 new housing units across Moody County in 2025 (21 single-family), 3.2 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 Moody County get to work?
75.5% of Moody County's workers drive alone and 9.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 2.8%.
| Measure | Moody County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.9%±2.4 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 2.8%±1.2 pts | 2.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.5%±4.3 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.6%±2.9 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 4.4%±2.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.5%±2.5 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.9 min±2.4 | 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 Moody County's census tracts?
Moody County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $61,875 (Tract 9597) to $91,027 (Tract 9596).
| Tract 959646101959600 | 3,205±179 | $91,027 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 959746101959700 | 3,192±179 | $61,875 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Moody County compare with South Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 27th of 66 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 14th of 66 |
| Residents per square mile | 17th of 66 |
| Median household income | 14th of 66 |
| Median home value | 15th of 66 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 65 |
| Poverty rate | 27th of 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14th of 66 |
| Median age | 36th 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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