Population 9,281 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in Charles Mix County
| Period | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.94 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.97 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.18 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Charles Mix County are large by national standards, averaging 2.97 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.79 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Charles Mix County
| Period | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.2 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.5 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 37.4 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 36.5 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.7 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Charles Mix County is 36.5 years old, a few years younger than the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 39.2, even as the national median rose. Charles Mix County is younger than at least four in five South Dakota counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Charles Mix County
| Period | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.1% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Charles Mix County (11.1%), close to the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.8 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Charles Mix County
Renters in Charles Mix County
| Period | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.2% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.0% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.1% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −3.6 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
More than a quarter of households in Charles Mix County rent their homes (27.7%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 66.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the south; owners are most common in the northwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 3.6 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Charles Mix County
| Period | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.3% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Charles Mix County: 16.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Charles Mix County
| Period | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1960 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +9 | +6 |
Charles Mix County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1971, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1960 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Charles Mix County
| Period | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $404 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $498 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $590 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $766 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$362 | +$369 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Charles Mix County costs $766 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $362 a month from 2006–10, a 90% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 20.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Rents run highest in the northwest and lowest in the south.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Charles Mix County
Bachelor's degrees in Charles Mix County
| Period | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.1% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Charles Mix County than nationally: 26.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 10.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Charles Mix County
| Period | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 81.2% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 87.1% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 88.4% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.2% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Charles Mix County have finished high school (91.2%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%. Even so, the rate is lower than in South Dakota overall (93.1%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.1 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Charles Mix County
| Period | Charles Mix County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.3% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.0% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.8% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment runs a little high in Charles Mix County: 6.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4% nationally. Unemployment has fallen 4.1 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Charles Mix County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Mix County | 2.97 | 36.5 | 11.1% | 27.7% | 16.2% | 1971 | $766 | 26.1% | 91.2% | 6.1% |
| Gregory County | 2.45 | 44.8 | 4.9% | 23.3% | 26.3% | 1964 | $587 | 22.5% | 92.5% | 2.4% |
| Todd County | 3.64 | 26.0 | 35.6% | 53.7% | 11.7% | 1982 | $537 | 16.5% | 82.8% | 17.6% |
| Sioux County | 2.69 | 34.4 | 6.0% | 23.9% | 5.1% | 1973 | $904 | 31.4% | 91.4% | 1.4% |
| O'Brien County | 2.39 | 41.4 | 6.6% | 23.9% | 10.9% | 1961 | $789 | 22.2% | 90.3% | 1.1% |
| Bennett County | 3.85 | 29.0 | 25.7% | 38.8% | 20.1% | 1976 | $626 | 16.6% | 85.9% | 9.1% |
| Clay County | 2.25 | 43.2 | 6.1% | 26.7% | 11.4% | 1963 | $800 | 27.3% | 93.2% | 3.5% |
| Palo Alto County | 2.27 | 42.0 | 8.1% | 22.9% | 16.7% | 1957 | $690 | 19.3% | 93.6% | 2.3% |
| Oglala Lakota County | 4.51 | 27.1 | 55.8% | 48.5% | 15.5% | 1987 | $627 | 11.2% | 72.6% | 19.0% |
| Kossuth County | 2.22 | 45.3 | 6.2% | 21.4% | 9.7% | 1961 | $1,063 | 23.4% | 95.3% | 2.1% |
| Hancock County | 2.26 | 45.9 | 8.8% | 17.5% | 8.8% | 1960 | $795 | 20.4% | 91.4% | 1.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Hale County, AL · Park County, CO · Hooker County, NE · Haywood County, TN · Hart County, KY · Harrison County, IA · Hardy County, WV · Harding County, NM · Hansford County, TX · Hancock County, GA
About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Charles Mix County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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