Census tract · Charles Mix County
Census Tract 9403, Charles Mix County, South Dakota
Census Tract 9403, GEOID 46023940300, in Charles Mix County, South Dakota, partly within Wagner, Choteau Creek Township, Lone Tree Township, Charles Mix County, Rouse Township, Kennedy Township, Bryan Township, Lawrence Township, Charles Mix County, Ree Township, Dante, Wahehe Township and Clearfield Colony. 3,457 residents in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±211); the 2020 Census counted 3,222.
Residents, 2020-2024
3,457
±211 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 3,222
Median household income
$61,200
±$3,963 (90% margin)
Charles Mix County: $64,038
Median home value
$150,500
±$12,598 (90% margin)
Charles Mix County: $170,600
Median gross rent
$678
±$44 (90% margin)
Charles Mix County: $704
Where is Census Tract 9403?
Census Tract 9403 is one of 3 census tracts in Charles Mix County, South Dakota. It covers 316.03 square miles of land, 10 residents per square mile in 2020. Its GEOID, 46023940300, names it uniquely (how tract numbers and GEOIDs work).
| Place | Share of the tract |
|---|---|
| Wagner | 17% |
| Choteau Creek Township | 15% |
| Lone Tree Township, Charles Mix County | 13% |
| Rouse Township | 12% |
| Kennedy Township | 11% |
| Bryan Township | 11% |
| Lawrence Township, Charles Mix County | 10% |
| Ree Township | 8% |
| Dante | 3% |
| Wahehe Township | 1% |
| Clearfield Colony | 0% |
4 census tracts border Census Tract 9403: Tract 9677 in Bon Homme County ($64,038), Tract 9402 ($56,563), Tract 9696 in Douglas County ($86,442) and Tract 9688 in Hutchinson County ($76,667). 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 9403?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Census Tract 9403's population at 3,457 (±211) in 1,016 households; the 2020 Census counted 3,222 residents and 1,218 housing units.
| Measure | Tract 9403 | Charles Mix County |
|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,457 ±211 | 9,281 |
| Households | 1,016 ±75 | 3,032 |
| Average household size | 3.19 ±0.23 | 2.95 |
| Housing units | 1,195 ±66 | 3,668 |
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 9403?
The median resident of Census Tract 9403 is 32.9 years old; 33.8% are under 18 and 18.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 51.3%, then non-Hispanic American Indian and Alaska Native residents at 35.8%. 1.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tract 9403 | Charles Mix County |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.9 ±4.6 | 36.0 |
| Under 18 years | 33.8% ±3.2 pts | 30.7% |
| 65 years and over | 18.5% ±3.2 pts | 19.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 3.8% ±1.0 pts | 3.0% |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 51.3% ±4.0 pts | 63.7% |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.2% |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±0.6 pts | 0.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 35.8% ±4.3 pts | 27.0% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 7.9% ±3.2 pts | 5.5% |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.7 pts | 0.0% |
| Born outside the United States | 1.2% ±0.7 pts | 0.8% |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 7.4% ±3.7 pts | 6.8% |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.4% ±1.7 pts | 8.1% |
| With a disability | 12.7% ±3.0 pts | 11.5% |
| No health insurance coverage | 17.8% ±4.5 pts | 17.1% |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.8% ±3.5 pts | 91.0% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 23.8% ±5.0 pts | 25.7% |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 7.5% ±3.1 pts | 7.3% |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 89.7% ±4.5 pts | 90.6% |
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 9403 earn?
Half of the 1,016 households in Census Tract 9403 earn less than $61,200 a year (±$3,963), against $64,038 across Charles Mix County: 2nd highest of the county's 3 tracts with a reliable estimate. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tract 9403 | Charles Mix County |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $61,200 ±$3,963 | $64,038 |
| Mean household income | $79,781 ±$8,479 | $84,687 |
| Per capita income | $27,680 ±$3,274 | $30,672 |
| People below the poverty line | 23.1% ±7.1 pts | 24.0% |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 28.1% ±12.5 pts | 33.4% |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6% ±4.7 pts | 14.2% |
| Households with a computer | 88.8% ±3.5 pts | 89.3% |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 77.3% ±4.9 pts | 82.7% |
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 9403?
Owners occupy 65.5% of Census Tract 9403's occupied homes and renters 34.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,500 by its owner (±$12,598). The median renter pays $678 a month including utilities, and 25.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tract 9403 | Charles Mix County |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $150,500 ±$12,598 | $170,600 |
| Median gross rent | $678 ±$44 | $704 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.5% ±10.9 pts | 22.9% |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,458 ±$262 | $1,751 |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.5% ±4.9 pts | 72.3% |
| Renter-occupied homes | 34.5% ±4.9 pts | 27.7% |
| Housing units | 1,195 ±66 | 3,668 |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.6% ±3.7 pts | 84.4% |
| Mobile homes | 7.2% ±3.0 pts | 6.5% |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.1 pts | 1.1% |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 3.9% ±2.0 pts | 6.0% |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 26.3% ±4.2 pts | 27.5% |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.2% ±2.7 pts | 5.2% |
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 9403 get to work?
77.9% of Census Tract 9403's workers drive alone and 4.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 14.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.5%.
| Measure | Tract 9403 | Charles Mix County |
|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 57.7% ±5.4 pts | 61.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.5% ±3.2 pts | 5.8% |
| Drove alone to work | 77.9% ±7.5 pts | 75.3% |
| Carpooled | 11.2% ±4.2 pts | 7.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% ±0.9 pts | 0.4% |
| Walked | 4.3% ±6.3 pts | 4.8% |
| Worked from home | 4.9% ±2.6 pts | 9.5% |
| Mean travel time to work | 14.9 min ±1.5 | 14.1 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 9403 compare with the other tracts in Charles Mix County?
Among Charles Mix County's tracts with a reliable estimate, Census Tract 9403 ranks as shown below (1 = highest).
| Measure | In Charles Mix County |
|---|---|
| Population | 1st of 3 |
| Residents per square mile | 1st of 3 |
| Median household income | 2nd of 3 |
| Per capita income | 3rd of 3 |
| Median home value | 3rd of 3 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 3 |
| Poverty rate | 2nd of 3 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 3rd of 3 |
| Median age | 3rd of 3 |
| Owner-occupied share | 3rd of 3 |
The tracts next to it on Charles Mix County's income ladder
| Tract | Rank | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9701 | 1st | $75,893±$9,688 |
| Tract 9403 | 2nd | $61,200±$3,963 |
| Tract 9402 | 3rd | $56,563±$9,723 · within the margin of this tract |
"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 9403?
2 of the 18 figures for Census Tract 9403 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections