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Spink County, South Dakota
Spink County, South Dakota. Spink County had 6,155 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. It holds 53 places (10 cities, villages and boroughs, 37 towns and townships and 6 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 46115.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
6,155
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 6,361 · ACS 2020-2024: 6,219
Median household income
$70,139
±$9,006 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $75,081
Median home value
$123,300
±$17,907 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $257,400
Median gross rent
$734
±$46 (90% margin)
South Dakota: $946
How many people live in Spink County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 6,361 residents in Spink County. The Census Bureau estimates 6,155 for July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, while South Dakota grew 5.5%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 6,219 over 1,503 square miles of land.
| Measure | Spink County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 6,219 | 907,428 | −264 |
| Households | 2,486±103 | 365,544 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.10 | 2.39 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,010±29 | 408,584 | −236 |
Spink County's population since 2000
From 7,454 in 2000 to 6,155 in 2025: down 17.4%. 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 Spink County?
Spink County holds 53 places: 10 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places), 37 towns and townships (county subdivisions with their own government) and 6 census-designated places. The largest is Redfield with 2,114 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Redfield | 2,214 | $58,229 |
|---|---|---|
| Redfield TownshipGEOID 4611553500 | 389 | $63,036 |
| Lincoln Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611537660 | 350 | not published |
| Capitola TownshipGEOID 4611509740 | 278 | not published |
| TulareGEOID 4664300 | 211 | $60,833 |
| DolandGEOID 4616820 | 199 | $64,922 |
| MelletteGEOID 4641860 | 199 | $106,964 |
| Glendale ColonyGEOID 4624540 | 176 | not published |
| Northville TownshipGEOID 4611545780 | 164 | $80,313 |
| CondeGEOID 4613700 | 142 | $73,571 |
| NorthvilleGEOID 4645740 | 139 | $105,000 |
| Spink ColonyGEOID 4660180 | 135 | not published |
| FrankfortGEOID 4622580 | 134 | $68,750 |
| Hillside ColonyGEOID 4629300 | 123 | not published |
| AshtonGEOID 4602540 | 108 | $54,712 |
| Mellette TownshipGEOID 4611541900 | 106 | $62,500 |
| Lake Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611535020 | 104 | $66,667 |
| Prairie Center Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611551620 | 102 | $100,625 |
| Clark ColonyGEOID 4612340 | 92 | not published |
| BrentfordGEOID 4607060 | 88 | not published |
| Camrose ColonyGEOID 4609278 | 76 | not published |
| Crandon TownshipGEOID 4611514420 | 72 | $112,708 |
| Belle Plaine TownshipGEOID 4611504420 | 71 | $138,750 |
| Exline TownshipGEOID 4611520260 | 64 | not published |
| Belmont Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611504580 | 63 | not published |
| Three Rivers TownshipGEOID 4611563420 | 61 | $107,308 |
| Jefferson Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611532660 | 59 | not published |
| Tetonka TownshipGEOID 4611563260 | 58 | not published |
| Cornwall TownshipGEOID 4611513900 | 56 | $155,469 |
| TurtonGEOID 4664540 | 55 | $48,750 |
| Athol TownshipGEOID 4611502700 | 54 | $80,625 |
| Antelope Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611501700 | 53 | $125,625 |
| Lodi TownshipGEOID 4611538140 | 53 | not published |
| Harmony Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611527180 | 53 | not published |
| Garfield Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611523740 | 50 | $79,353 |
| Buffalo Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611508300 | 48 | $35,909 |
| Groveland TownshipGEOID 4611526460 | 47 | not published |
| Great Bend TownshipGEOID 4611525780 | 47 | not published |
| Tulare TownshipGEOID 4611564340 | 46 | $250,000 or more |
| Frankfort TownshipGEOID 4611522620 | 45 | not published |
| Benton Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611504900 | 42 | not published |
| La Prairie TownshipGEOID 4611535980 | 41 | $78,750 |
| Clifton Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611512940 | 39 | not published |
| Spring TownshipGEOID 4611560420 | 39 | not published |
| Conde TownshipGEOID 4611513740 | 37 | $26,484 |
| Olean TownshipGEOID 4611546860 | 36 | not published |
| MansfieldGEOID 4640580 | 86 | $51,250 |
| Union Township, Spink CountyGEOID 4611565500 | 35 | $191,250 |
| Harrison TownshipGEOID 4611527380 | 31 | $75,417 |
| Beotia TownshipGEOID 4611504940 | 27 | $250,000 or more |
| Richfield TownshipGEOID 4611554380 | 26 | not published |
| Turton TownshipGEOID 4611564580 | 16 | $108,438 |
| Sumner TownshipGEOID 4611562300 | 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 Spink County?
The median resident of Spink County is 45.5 years old; 21.1% are under 18 and 24.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 92.6%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 2.8%.
| Measure | Spink County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.5±0.6 | 38.0 | +2.0 |
| Under 18 years | 21.1%±0.8 pts | 24.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.5%±0.3 pts | 18.0% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.8% | 4.8% | −0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 92.6%±1.6 pts | 79.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 2.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 1.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 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 | 2.6%±1.9 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 1.1%±0.9 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 4.8%±2.6 pts | 7.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.8%±1.3 pts | 7.9% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8%±2.6 pts | 12.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 9.4%±2.4 pts | 9.0% | +3.1 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 93.7%±2.8 pts | 93.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 28.2%±4.3 pts | 31.9% | +6.4 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.7%±2.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.1%±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 Spink County earn?
Half of Spink County's 2,486 households earn less than $70,139 a year (±$9,006), against $75,081 in South Dakota. In 2015-2019 it was $66,978 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Spink County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,139±$9,006 | $75,081 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $90,477±$6,070 | $98,527 | – |
| Per capita income | $38,078±$2,556 | $40,550 | −$5,480 |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1%±3.3 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 10.3%±5.4 pts | 14.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 4.3%±1.5 pts | 7.9% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.3%±2.6 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 Spink County?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Spink County's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $123,300 by its owner (±$17,907). The median renter pays $734 a month including utilities, and 23.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Spink County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $123,300±$17,907 | $257,400 | +$21,399 |
| Median gross rent | $734±$46 | $946 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 23.3%±9.0 pts | 30.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,445±$141 | $1,680 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±4.3 pts | 68.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 3,010±29 | 408,584 | −236 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±1.0 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 12.7%±5.5 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.9%±2.8 pts | 66.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 7.3%±2.3 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.8%±0.8 pts | 2.3% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 40.2%±3.8 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 Spink County building?
Builders took permits for 5 new housing units across Spink County in 2025 (5 single-family), 0.8 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 Spink County get to work?
65.9% of Spink County's workers drive alone and 14.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 17.1 minutes.
| Measure | Spink County | South Dakota | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 60.7%±2.6 pts | 67.2% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.3%±1.1 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 65.9%±3.3 pts | 77.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 9.7%±3.6 pts | 8.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Walked | 8.5%±3.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 14.7%±2.3 pts | 9.7% | +3.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 17.1 min±2.3 | 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 Spink County's census tracts?
Spink County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $60,745 (Tract 2) to $80,903 (Tract 1).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Spink County compare with South Dakota's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 66 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 60th of 66 |
| Residents per square mile | 37th of 66 |
| Median household income | 38th of 66 |
| Median home value | 54th of 66 |
| Median gross rent | 40th of 65 |
| Poverty rate | 39th of 65 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 22nd of 66 |
| Median age | 12th 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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