Corson County Summary

Life in Corson County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Corson County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Corson County:

  • The population in Corson County is 3,906.

  • The median home value in Corson County is $119,173.

  • The median income in Corson County is $48,125.

  • The median rent in Corson County is $515.

  • The unemployment rate in Corson County is 24.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Corson County is 43.4%.

  • The average high in Corson County is 64.1° and there are 41.4 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Corson County

List Of Cities & Towns in Corson County

McLaughlin, SD Population 614

Little Eagle, SD Population 343

Bullhead, SD Population 250

McIntosh, SD Population 87

Morristown, SD Population 65

Map Of Corson County

Corson County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Corson County is 64.1°.

  • There are 66.37 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 41.4 inches of rain each year with 11.8 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:37 hours of sun each day in Corson County.

StatCorson County
Mean High64.1
Nice Days66.37
Rainfall41.4
Snowfall11.8
Sunny_hours5:37
64.1°
Average High
41.4
Inches of Rain

Corson County Demographics

Population over time in Corson County

The current population in Corson County is 3,906. The population has decreased -4.5% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,965 -3.4%
2021 4,106 -1.1%
2020 4,150 -

Gender in Corson County

  • Corson County is 49.5% female with 1,932 female residents.

  • Corson County is 50.5% male with 1,974 male residents.

Female
49.5% (1,932)
Male
50.5% (1,974)
Gender Corson County SD USA
Female 49.5% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Corson County

Corson County is:

  • 28.2% White with 1,101 White residents.

  • 0.1% African American with 4 African American residents.

  • 69.5% American Indian with 2,715 American Indian residents.

  • 0.0% Asian with 0 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.8% Two Or More with 72 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.4% Hispanic with 14 Hispanic residents.

White
28.2% (1,101)
African American
0.1% (4)
American Indian
69.5% (2,715)
Asian
0.0% (0)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.8% (72)
Hispanic
0.4% (14)

Table: Corson County By Race

Race Corson County SD USA
White 28.2% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.1% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 69.5% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.0% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.8% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.4% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Corson County, South Dakota

  • 10.8% of households in Corson County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 10.5% of households in Corson County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.8% of households in Corson County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Corson County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Corson County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.3% of households in Corson County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.0% of households in Corson County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 11.8% of households in Corson County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.6% of households in Corson County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 3.9% of households in Corson County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
10.8% (423)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.5% (408)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.8% (382)
$25,000 to $34,999
12.0% (470)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.3% (284)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.3% (714)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.0% (466)
$100,000 to $149,999
11.8% (459)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.6% (142)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (153)
Income Corson County SD USA
Less than $10,000 10.8% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 10.5% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.8% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 12.0% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.3% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.3% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.0% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 11.8% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.6% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 6.5% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Corson County for adults over 25

  • 2.0% of adults in Corson County completed < 9th grade.

  • 12.0% of adults in Corson County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 37.0% of adults in Corson County completed high school / ged.

  • 18.0% of adults in Corson County completed some college.

  • 14.0% of adults in Corson County completed associate's degree.

  • 14.0% of adults in Corson County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 3.0% of adults in Corson County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Corson County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Corson County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (78)
9-12th Grade
12% (468)
High School / GED
37% (1,445)
Some College
18% (703)
Associate's Degree
14% (546)
Bachelor's Degree
14% (546)
Master's Degree
3% (117)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Corson County SD USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 12% 5% 6%
High School / GED 37% 30% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 14% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 14% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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