158,103 seniors call South Dakota home — 17.6% of the population.
South Dakota has the largest senior population in the nation, with 19,136 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 37.7 years.
Seniors in South Dakota have a median household income of $75,708. About 8.9% of seniors live below the poverty line. 29.9% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minnehaha County | 27,318 | 13.6% |
| 2 | Pennington County | 21,993 | 19.6% |
| 3 | Lincoln County | 9,717 | 14.2% |
| 4 | Brown County | 6,708 | 17.6% |
| 5 | Lawrence County | 6,413 | 24.1% |
| 6 | Codington County | 5,430 | 19.0% |
| 7 | Meade County | 4,937 | 16.3% |
| 8 | Yankton County | 4,798 | 20.5% |
| 9 | Brookings County | 4,647 | 13.3% |
| 10 | Davison County | 4,044 | 20.3% |