Bennett County Summary

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

  • The population in Bennett County is 3,391.

  • The median home value in Bennett County is $188,335.

  • The median income in Bennett County is $44,821.

  • The median rent in Bennett County is $621.

  • The unemployment rate in Bennett County is 7.9%.

  • The poverty rate in Bennett County is 29.6%.

  • The average high in Bennett County is 66.1° and there are 41.0 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Bennett County

List Of Cities & Towns in Bennett County

Martin, SD Population 998

Allen, SD Population 926

Map Of Bennett County

Bennett County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Bennett County is 66.1°.

  • There are 72.75 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 41.0 inches of rain each year with 14.4 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:14 hours of sun each day in Bennett County.

StatBennett County
Mean High66.1
Nice Days72.75
Rainfall41.0
Snowfall14.4
Sunny_hours6:14
66.1°
Average High
41.0
Inches of Rain

Bennett County Demographics

Population over time in Bennett County

The current population in Bennett County is 3,391. The population has decreased -0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 3,411 -0.6%
2021 3,430 0.1%
2020 3,425 -

Gender in Bennett County

  • Bennett County is 52.9% female with 1,794 female residents.

  • Bennett County is 47.1% male with 1,597 male residents.

Female
52.9% (1,794)
Male
47.1% (1,597)
Gender Bennett County SD USA
Female 52.9% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 47.1% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Bennett County

Bennett County is:

  • 36.4% White with 1,234 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 6 African American residents.

  • 50.3% American Indian with 1,706 American Indian residents.

  • 1.3% Asian with 45 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 85 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.3% Hispanic with 315 Hispanic residents.

White
36.4% (1,234)
African American
0.2% (6)
American Indian
50.3% (1,706)
Asian
1.3% (45)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
2.5% (85)
Hispanic
9.3% (315)

Table: Bennett County By Race

Race Bennett County SD USA
White 36.4% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 50.3% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 1.3% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.5% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.3% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Bennett County, South Dakota

  • 11.8% of households in Bennett County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 5.9% of households in Bennett County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 13.5% of households in Bennett County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 9.9% of households in Bennett County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.0% of households in Bennett County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.7% of households in Bennett County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 8.5% of households in Bennett County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 8.4% of households in Bennett County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 3.8% of households in Bennett County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.5% of households in Bennett County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
11.8% (401)
$10,000 to $14,999
5.9% (200)
$15,000 to $24,999
13.5% (458)
$25,000 to $34,999
9.9% (334)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.0% (474)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.7% (598)
$75,000 to $99,999
8.5% (287)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.4% (284)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (130)
$200,000 or more
6.5% (220)
Income Bennett County SD USA
Less than $10,000 11.8% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 5.9% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 13.5% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 9.9% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.0% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.7% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 8.5% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.4% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 6.5% 6.5% 11.4%

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

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

  • 8.0% of adults in Bennett County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 35.0% of adults in Bennett County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Bennett County completed some college.

  • 11.0% of adults in Bennett County completed associate's degree.

  • 15.0% of adults in Bennett County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

  • 1.0% of adults in Bennett County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
2% (67)
9-12th Grade
8% (271)
High School / GED
35% (1,186)
Some College
25% (847)
Associate's Degree
11% (373)
Bachelor's Degree
15% (508)
Master's Degree
3% (101)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (33)
Education Bennett County SD USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 8% 5% 6%
High School / GED 35% 30% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 11% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 15% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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