Census tract · Pennington County
Census Tract 116.02, Pennington County, South Dakota
Census Tract 116.02, GEOID 46103011602, in Pennington County, South Dakota, partly within Wall, Box Elder, New Underwood, Scenic Township, Crooked Creek Township, Ash Township, Pennington County, Owanka Township, Wasta Township, Fairview Township, Pennington County, Huron Township, Castle Butte Township, Quinn, Conata Township, Rainy Creek/Cheyenne Township, Shyne Township, Wasta, Peno Township, Imlay Township, Lake Hill Township, Quinn Township, Lake Flat Township, Flat Butte Township, Cedar Butte Township, Lake Creek Township and Sunnyside Township. 3,984 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±351); the 2020 Census counted 3,957.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,984
±351 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,957
Median household income
$76,947
±$9,179 (90% margin)
Pennington County: $74,517
Median home value
$253,000
±$25,815 (90% margin)
Pennington County: $302,200
Median gross rent
$850
±$234 (90% margin)
Pennington County: $1,120
Where is Census Tract 116.02?
Census Tract 116.02 is one of 25 census tracts in Pennington County, South Dakota. It covers 1,623.17 square miles of land, 2 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 46103011602, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Wall | 8% |
| Box Elder | 5% |
| New Underwood | 5% |
| Scenic Township | 4% |
| Crooked Creek Township | 4% |
| Ash Township, Pennington County | 4% |
| Owanka Township | 4% |
| Wasta Township | 3% |
| Fairview Township, Pennington County | 3% |
| Huron Township | 3% |
| Castle Butte Township | 3% |
| Quinn | 3% |
| Conata Township | 2% |
| Rainy Creek/Cheyenne Township | 2% |
| Shyne Township | 2% |
| Wasta | 2% |
| Peno Township | 2% |
| Imlay Township | 2% |
| Lake Hill Township | 2% |
| Quinn Township | 2% |
| Lake Flat Township | 2% |
| Flat Butte Township | 1% |
| Cedar Butte Township | 1% |
| Lake Creek Township | 1% |
| Sunnyside Township | 1% |
9 census tracts border Census Tract 116.02: Tract 9651 in Custer County ($83,062), Tract 9601 in Haakon County ($65,625), Tract 9412 in Jackson County ($23,676), Tract 9611 in Jackson County ($43,889), Tract 205 in Meade County ($75,747), Tract 9411 in Oglala Lakota County ($23,659), Tract 9412 in Oglala Lakota County ($82,031), Tract 116.01 ($93,115) and Tract 118 ($48,833). The figure in brackets is each tract's median household income.
Whether a tract counts as low- or moderate-income for bank lending (the Community Reinvestment Act) is set by the FFIEC against its metro area's family income: look it up in the FFIEC census geocoder.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 block assignment files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Census Tract 116.02?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 116.02's population at 3,984 (±351) in 1,471 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,957 residents and 1,781 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Pennington County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,984 ±351 | 113,512 |
| Households | 1,471 ±148 | 46,370 |
| Average household size | 2.67 ±0.20 | 2.37 |
| Housing units | 1,835 ±199 | 51,681 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Census Tract 116.02?
The median resident of Census Tract 116.02 is 40.4 years old; 25.1% are under 18 and 16.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 78.5%, then non-Hispanic residents of two or more races at 7.6%. 4.6% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Pennington County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 ±2.5 | 40.1 |
| Under 18 years | 25.1% ±3.1 pts | 22.0% |
| 65 years and over | 16.4% ±3.7 pts | 20.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 6.3% ±2.6 pts | 5.7% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 78.5% ±6.5 pts | 77.8% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.6% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 4.9% ±4.7 pts | 6.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.6% ±4.0 pts | 7.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.7% |
| Born outside the United States | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 2.5% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 3.4% ±2.5 pts | 4.4% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 14.6% ±4.1 pts | 12.3% |
| With a disability | 10.0% ±3.0 pts | 15.6% |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.5% ±4.6 pts | 10.2% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 96.1% ±2.4 pts | 94.6% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 27.1% ±5.3 pts | 34.6% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.2% ±2.3 pts | 12.7% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 85.7% ±4.6 pts | 83.3% |
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 Census Tract 116.02 earn?
Half of the 1,471 households in Census Tract 116.02 earn less than $76,947 a year (±$9,179), against $74,517 across Pennington County: 13th highest of the county's 25 tracts with a reliable estimate. 12.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Pennington County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $76,947 ±$9,179 | $74,517 |
| Mean household income | $88,826 ±$10,979 | $99,289 |
| Per capita income | $34,337 ±$4,130 | $42,302 |
| People below the poverty line | 12.2% ±5.4 pts | 11.2% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 5.1% ±3.6 pts | 15.2% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 7.7% ±3.5 pts | 8.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.3% ±1.5 pts | 95.2% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.7% ±5.6 pts | 90.6% |
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 Census Tract 116.02?
Owners occupy 78.7% of Census Tract 116.02's occupied homes and renters 21.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $253,000 by its owner (±$25,815). The median renter pays $850 a month including utilities, and 36.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Pennington County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $253,000 ±$25,815 | $302,200 |
| Median gross rent | $850 ±$234 | $1,120 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.8% ±20.5 pts | 33.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,808 ±$162 | $1,803 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.7% ±5.1 pts | 69.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.3% ±5.1 pts | 30.7% |
| Housing units | 1,835 ±199 | 51,681 |
| Single-family detached homes | 69.8% ±8.0 pts | 62.3% |
| Mobile homes | 21.0% ±7.7 pts | 8.7% |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.2% ±2.9 pts | 3.4% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.4% ±3.9 pts | 12.4% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.7% ±3.4 pts | 6.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.8% ±3.3 pts | 5.6% |
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 do people in Census Tract 116.02 get to work?
66.0% of Census Tract 116.02's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 22.5 minutes.
| Measure | Tract 116.02 | Pennington County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 67.7% ±5.5 pts | 64.4% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% ±1.9 pts | 3.2% |
| Drove alone to work | 66.0% ±6.4 pts | 77.4% |
| Carpooled | 15.4% ±5.3 pts | 9.1% |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.2 pts | 0.2% |
| Walked | 5.2% ±4.6 pts | 1.9% |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±2.8 pts | 9.6% |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.5 min ±3.3 | 19.4 min |
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
How does Census Tract 116.02 compare with the other tracts in Pennington County?
Among Pennington County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 116.02 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Pennington County |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 25 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th of 25 |
| Median household income | 13th of 25 |
| Per capita income | 16th of 25 |
| Median home value | 18th of 25 |
| Median gross rent | 21st of 25 |
| Poverty rate | 12th of 19 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 13th of 25 |
| Median age | 12th of 25 |
| Owner-occupied share | 6th of 25 |
The tracts next to it on Pennington County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 117 | 10th | $83,125±$11,015 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 109.05 | 11th | $82,685±$16,843 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 112 | 12th | $79,045±$15,444 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 116.02 | 13th | $76,947±$9,179 |
| Tract 109.07 | 14th | $71,923±$15,599 · within the margin of this tract |
| Tract 114 | 15th | $59,886±$10,470 |
| Tract 111 | 16th | $59,138±$3,405 |
"Within the margin": the two incomes differ by less than their combined 90% margins, so the survey cannot say which is higher and the ranks between them are not firm.
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Census Tract 116.02?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 116.02 on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
A census tract's figures rest on a few hundred sampled households over five years, so its margins are wider than a city's. Two tracts differ only when the gap between them is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins). How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · Check it at data.census.gov
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