Population 6,373 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hamlin County
Household size in Hamlin County
| Period | Hamlin County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.75 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.61 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.84 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Hamlin County average 2.84 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Households are largest in the southwest and smallest in the northwest.
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 Hamlin County
| Period | Hamlin County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 35.3 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.5 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.9 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.5, Hamlin County is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young families with children. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 37.4, even as the national median rose. The youngest areas are in the southwest, the oldest in the southeast.
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 Hamlin County
| Period | Hamlin County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.5% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.7% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.1% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Hamlin County: 6.1% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.6 points, even as the national share fell.
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 Hamlin County
Renters in Hamlin County
| Period | Hamlin County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.0% of households in Hamlin County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 43.0% have no mortgage at all, above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 1.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Hamlin County
| Period | Hamlin County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.3% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Hamlin County: 18.4% 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 fallen 2.9 points, mirroring the country.
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 Hamlin County
| Period | Hamlin County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1962 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1969 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1968 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +11 | +9 | +6 |
The housing in Hamlin County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1968, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, while the northwest has the oldest housing.
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 Hamlin County
| Period | Hamlin County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $488 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $591 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $591 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $906 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$418 | +$369 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Hamlin County costs $906 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $418 a month since 2006–10, up 86%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 25.8% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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 Hamlin County
Bachelor's degrees in Hamlin County
| Period | Hamlin County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.9% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.6% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Hamlin County: 24.2% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast and least in the southwest.
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 Hamlin County
| Period | Hamlin County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 87.5% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.2% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 91.7% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.8% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Hamlin County is a bit above the national rate: 91.8% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. South Dakota as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 4.3 points, mirroring the country.
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 Hamlin County
| Period | Hamlin County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.5% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.5% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.5% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Hamlin County has been strong: just 0.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few South Dakota counties have lower unemployment: only six of 66. Unemployment is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Hamlin 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamlin County | 2.84 | 32.5 | 6.1% | 18.0% | 18.4% | 1968 | $906 | 24.2% | 91.8% | 0.5% |
| Deuel County | 2.43 | 44.1 | 6.6% | 17.2% | 16.4% | 1965 | $615 | 25.1% | 93.3% | 2.0% |
| Yellow Medicine County | 2.27 | 43.4 | 8.9% | 16.0% | 9.8% | 1956 | $787 | 19.8% | 93.0% | 3.6% |
| Hand County | 2.21 | 43.1 | 6.5% | 34.5% | 18.4% | 1964 | $580 | 28.4% | 94.9% | 0.8% |
| Renville County | 2.35 | 43.8 | 9.4% | 19.8% | 12.3% | 1959 | $799 | 18.2% | 91.7% | 2.5% |
| Hyde County | 2.27 | 54.4 | 2.7% | 16.5% | 18.5% | 1960 | $830 | 20.3% | 90.2% | 3.7% |
| Sibley County | 2.52 | 41.7 | 6.6% | 19.2% | 8.8% | 1964 | $1,037 | 19.3% | 93.9% | 3.9% |
| Sully County | 2.41 | 46.1 | 4.0% | 27.2% | 31.5% | 1983 | $790 | 23.8% | 96.2% | 0.0% |
| Scott County | 2.87 | 38.8 | 10.0% | 16.2% | 4.3% | 1994 | $1,736 | 44.4% | 94.5% | 3.5% |
| Dakota County | 2.63 | 39.7 | 9.7% | 25.1% | 3.7% | 1988 | $1,653 | 45.4% | 95.0% | 3.6% |
| Pierce County | 2.54 | 39.4 | 7.5% | 25.0% | 7.4% | 1979 | $1,106 | 33.2% | 96.6% | 3.1% |
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 Hamlin 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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