Population 8,882 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Turner County
Household size in Turner County
| Period | Turner County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.42 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.34 | 2.51 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.34 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.47 | 2.48 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.05 | −0.03 | −0.03 |
Households in Turner County run small, averaging 2.47 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has crept up from 2.42 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.9 | 37.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.1 | 38.3 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 38.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.9 | 38.9 | 40.1 |
| Change | −3.1 | +1.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.9, the median age in Turner County is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The population here is older than in South Dakota as a whole, where the median age is 38.9. The median age has dropped from 43.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 10.9% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.6 pts | −0.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Turner County: 8.2% of households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has risen 1.6 points since 2006–10, 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 Turner County
Renters in Turner County
| Period | Turner County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 31.1% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 32.0% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 32.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.0% | 31.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +0.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Turner County is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.0% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Nearly half of owners (47.1%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has edged up 0.8 points, 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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 11.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.6% | 10.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.1% | 11.6% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 7.7% | 10.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −5.1 pts | −1.1 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in Turner County: 7.7% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Vacancy has fallen 5.1 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few South Dakota counties have a lower vacancy rate: only four of 66.
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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1972 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1953 | 1974 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1954 | 1977 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +9 | +6 |
Turner County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, 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 1947 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the north, while the southeast 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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $548 | $631 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $594 | $692 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $706 | $798 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $772 | $1,000 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$224 | +$369 | +$606 |
The median renter in Turner County pays $772 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $224 a month from 2006–10, a 41% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 20.4% 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 southeast; the highest are in the north.
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 Turner County
Bachelor's degrees in Turner County
| Period | Turner County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 26.8% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.7% | 27.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.8% | 29.4% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.7% | 32.5% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.2 pts | +5.6 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Turner County than nationally: 26.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.2 points, 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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 90.2% | 89.9% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 90.5% | 91.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.0% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.2% | 93.1% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.2 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Turner County is above the national rate: 93.2% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. South Dakota as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 3.0 points since 2006–10, 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 Turner County
| Period | Turner County | South Dakota | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.1% | 4.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.2% | 4.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.1% | 3.6% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.1% | 3.1% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Turner County has been strong: just 2.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. 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).
Turner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turner County | 2.47 | 40.9 | 8.2% | 21.0% | 7.7% | 1960 | $772 | 26.7% | 93.2% | 2.1% |
| Lincoln County | 2.56 | 35.9 | 10.8% | 28.8% | 3.6% | 2002 | $1,270 | 46.6% | 96.8% | 1.5% |
| Hutchinson County | 2.45 | 42.1 | 6.8% | 22.7% | 11.3% | 1962 | $710 | 31.3% | 94.2% | 1.3% |
| Lyon County | 2.77 | 38.1 | 5.7% | 19.1% | 9.0% | 1967 | $801 | 20.4% | 95.4% | 2.2% |
| Douglas County | 2.36 | 43.7 | 3.8% | 23.3% | 14.3% | 1959 | $901 | 25.0% | 90.3% | 0.5% |
| Osceola County | 2.32 | 45.6 | 10.0% | 22.1% | 8.9% | 1954 | $781 | 17.5% | 88.3% | 3.6% |
| Dickinson County | 2.04 | 49.0 | 5.3% | 22.5% | 25.3% | 1978 | $956 | 30.6% | 97.0% | 3.1% |
| Emmet County | 2.16 | 43.1 | 9.7% | 20.6% | 11.0% | 1953 | $745 | 16.4% | 89.1% | 1.6% |
| Tripp County | 2.47 | 45.4 | 11.7% | 31.6% | 16.4% | 1966 | $776 | 17.4% | 88.3% | 2.1% |
| Winnebago County | 2.19 | 42.9 | 10.2% | 29.4% | 9.6% | 1960 | $699 | 26.0% | 94.8% | 3.0% |
| Todd County | 3.64 | 26.0 | 35.6% | 53.7% | 11.7% | 1982 | $537 | 16.5% | 82.8% | 17.6% |
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 Turner 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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