Perkins County's estimated 2026 population is 2,873 with a growth rate of 0.7% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Perkins County is the 49th largest county in South Dakota. The 2010 population was 2,988 and has seen a growth of -3.85% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44 years
Female: 42.8 years
Male: 45.6 years
There are 2,330 adults, (806 of whom are seniors) in Perkins County.
Female: 1,566 (52.2%)
Male: 1,435 (47.8%)
The racial composition of Perkins County includes 92.87% White, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian, other race and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,787 | 92.87% |
| Two or more races | 151 | 5.03% |
| Native American | 35 | 1.17% |
| Asian | 20 | 0.67% |
| Other race | 8 | 0.27% |
Perkins County's average per capita income is $43,495. Household income levels show a median of $66,908. The poverty rate stands at 13.73%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $103,421 | - |
| Families | $85,313 | $102,404 |
| Households | $66,908 | $105,323 |
| Non Families | $38,984 | $111,124 |
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