Population 1,722 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Haakon County
Household size in Haakon County
| Period | Haakon County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.19 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.42 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.23 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
The average household in Haakon County has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. The picture is much the same across South Dakota. Since 2006–10, household size has climbed from 2.19, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Haakon County
| Period | Haakon County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 49.1 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 46.3 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.9 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.0 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.0, Haakon County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Haakon County is older 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 Haakon County
| Period | Haakon County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.8% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −7.2 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 0.8% of households in Haakon County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only one other South Dakota county has a lower share of single-parent households.
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 Haakon County
Renters in Haakon County
| Period | Haakon County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.6% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.0% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 20.8% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +2.2 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Haakon County is largely a place of homeowners: only 20.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 67.1% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Haakon County
| Period | Haakon County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.3% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.2% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Haakon County: 23.2% 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. Haakon County has a higher vacancy rate than at least four in five South Dakota counties.
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 Haakon County
| Period | Haakon County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1962 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1975 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +13 | +9 | +6 |
Housing in Haakon County leans a little older: the median home dates to 1975, against 1980 nationally.
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 Haakon County
| Period | Haakon County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $480 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $673 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $702 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $495 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$14 | +$369 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Haakon County costs $495 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 16.2% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Only one other South Dakota county has lower rents.
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 Haakon County
Bachelor's degrees in Haakon County
| Period | Haakon County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.0% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.7% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Haakon County: 21.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Compared with other South Dakota counties, Haakon County has a lower share of college graduates than most.
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 Haakon County
| Period | Haakon County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 88.1% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 93.9% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.4% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Haakon County: 96.4% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Of South Dakota's 66 counties, only four have a higher share of high school graduates.
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 Haakon County
| Period | Haakon County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1.7% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.2% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.2% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in Haakon County out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force nationally. Haakon County has the lowest unemployment rate of any South Dakota county. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Haakon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haakon County | 2.42 | 47.0 | 0.8% | 20.8% | 23.2% | 1975 | $495 | 21.1% | 96.4% | 0.0% |
| Pennington County | 2.41 | 40.7 | 10.2% | 30.7% | 10.8% | 1985 | $1,202 | 34.6% | 94.4% | 3.2% |
| Meade County | 2.55 | 39.3 | 9.5% | 27.1% | 8.8% | 1989 | $1,153 | 28.4% | 94.9% | 3.2% |
| Buffalo County | 3.72 | 22.8 | 34.1% | 47.4% | 12.5% | 1977 | $597 | 10.4% | 88.0% | 11.2% |
| Jerauld County | 2.20 | 50.8 | 6.4% | 15.9% | 18.5% | 1958 | $737 | 21.5% | 93.5% | 1.6% |
| Sanborn County | 2.51 | 39.7 | 4.0% | 21.4% | 19.5% | 1958 | $778 | 21.8% | 89.1% | 0.6% |
| Campbell County | 2.67 | 36.8 | 10.9% | 22.3% | 10.6% | 1993 | $1,036 | 23.9% | 91.7% | 4.1% |
| Miner County | 2.42 | 48.1 | 6.9% | 15.2% | 16.9% | 1954 | $638 | 16.4% | 94.9% | 0.2% |
| Lake County | 2.25 | 45.0 | 7.5% | 26.2% | 16.3% | 1970 | $945 | 35.3% | 93.5% | 3.1% |
| Moody County | 2.50 | 41.1 | 9.8% | 26.5% | 6.8% | 1971 | $864 | 31.6% | 95.3% | 2.6% |
| Johnson County | 2.17 | 48.3 | 5.4% | 17.7% | 13.3% | 1984 | $1,022 | 30.9% | 95.0% | 3.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Haakon 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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