Hamlin County Summary

Life in Hamlin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Hamlin 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 Hamlin County:

  • The population in Hamlin County is 6,288.

  • The median home value in Hamlin County is $307,117.

  • The median income in Hamlin County is $83,194.

  • The median rent in Hamlin County is $769.

  • The unemployment rate in Hamlin County is 1.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Hamlin County is 6.6%.

  • The average high in Hamlin County is 62.9° and there are 57.2 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Hamlin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Hamlin County

Estelline, SD Population 862

Lake Norden, SD Population 769

Bryant, SD Population 761

Castlewood, SD Population 756

Lake Poinsett, SD Population 413

Hayti, SD Population 393

Hazel, SD Population 132

Map Of Hamlin County

Hamlin County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Hamlin County is 62.9°.

  • There are 66.72 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 57.2 inches of rain each year with 13.9 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:11 hours of sun each day in Hamlin County.

StatHamlin County
Mean High62.9
Nice Days66.72
Rainfall57.2
Snowfall13.9
Sunny Hours5:11
62.9°
Average High
57.2
Inches of Rain

Hamlin County Demographics

Population over time in Hamlin County

The current population in Hamlin County is 6,288. The population has increased 1.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 6,127 0.4%
2022 6,104 1.3%
2021 6,025 -

Gender in Hamlin County

  • Hamlin County is 48.6% female with 3,054 female residents.

  • Hamlin County is 51.4% male with 3,234 male residents.

Female
48.6% (3,054)
Male
51.4% (3,234)
Gender Hamlin County SD USA
Female 48.6% 49.3% 50.5%
Male 51.4% 50.7% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Hamlin County

Hamlin County is:

  • 91.8% White with 5,771 White residents.

  • 0.3% African American with 19 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 12 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 14 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.2% Other with 11 Other residents.

  • 1.9% Two Or More with 120 Two Or More residents.

  • 5.4% Hispanic with 341 Hispanic residents.

White
91.8% (5,771)
African American
0.3% (19)
American Indian
0.2% (12)
Asian
0.2% (14)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.2% (11)
Two Or More
1.9% (120)
Hispanic
5.4% (341)

Table: Hamlin County By Race

Race Hamlin County SD USA
White 91.8% 80.3% 58.2%
African American 0.3% 2.2% 12.0%
American Indian 0.2% 7.4% 0.5%
Asian 0.2% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.3% 0.5%
Two Or More 1.9% 3.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 5.4% 4.6% 19.0%

Household Income For Hamlin County, South Dakota

  • 1.6% of households in Hamlin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.1% of households in Hamlin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 4.1% of households in Hamlin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Hamlin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 10.5% of households in Hamlin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.4% of households in Hamlin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 18.2% of households in Hamlin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 25.8% of households in Hamlin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Hamlin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.2% of households in Hamlin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
1.6% (100)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.1% (72)
$15,000 to $24,999
4.1% (256)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.8% (553)
$35,000 to $49,999
10.5% (663)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.4% (1,095)
$75,000 to $99,999
18.2% (1,141)
$100,000 to $149,999
25.8% (1,620)
$150,000 to $199,999
6.3% (394)
$200,000 or more
6.2% (389)
Income Hamlin County SD USA
Less than $10,000 1.6% 4.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.1% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.1% 7.1% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.8% 7.5% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.5% 11.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.4% 17.8% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 18.2% 14.6% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 25.8% 18.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 6.3% 8.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 6.2% 7.4% 12.6%

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

  • 6.0% of adults in Hamlin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hamlin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 39.0% of adults in Hamlin County completed high school / ged.

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

  • 12.0% of adults in Hamlin County completed associate's degree.

  • 18.0% of adults in Hamlin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Hamlin County completed master's degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Hamlin County completed professional degree.

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

< 9th Grade
6% (377)
9-12th Grade
1% (62)
High School / GED
39% (2,452)
Some College
18% (1,131)
Associate's Degree
12% (754)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (1,131)
Master's Degree
5% (314)
Professional Degree
1% (62)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Hamlin County SD USA
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 5%
9-12th Grade 1% 4% 6%
High School / GED 39% 28% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 19%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 22% 21%
Master's Degree 5% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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