Meade County's estimated 2026 population is 30,547 with a growth rate of -0.53% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Meade County is the 6th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 25,478 and has seen a growth of 19.9% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 37.3 years
Female: 40.1 years
Male: 35.9 years
There are 24,070 adults, (5,104 of whom are seniors) in Meade County.
Female: 14,542 (47.6%)
Male: 16,004 (52.4%)
The racial composition of Meade County includes 86.36% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American, other race, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26,380 | 86.36% |
| Two or more races | 2,433 | 7.97% |
| Black or African American | 656 | 2.15% |
| Native American | 558 | 1.83% |
| Other race | 294 | 0.96% |
| Asian | 211 | 0.69% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 14 | 0.05% |
Meade County's average per capita income is $46,288. Household income levels show a median of $74,790. The poverty rate stands at 7.1%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $99,481 | - |
| Families | $92,931 | $107,257 |
| Households | $74,790 | $94,155 |
| Non Families | $42,039 | $57,536 |
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