Davison County Summary

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

  • The population in Davison County is 19,966.

  • The median home value in Davison County is $232,548.

  • The median income in Davison County is $55,606.

  • The median rent in Davison County is $772.

  • The unemployment rate in Davison County is 1.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Davison County is 15.2%.

  • The average high in Davison County is 67.2° and there are 58.5 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Davison County

List Of Cities & Towns in Davison County

Mitchell, SD Population 15,656

Mount Vernon, SD Population 483

Ethan, SD Population 269

Loomis, SD Population 0

Map Of Davison County

Davison County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Davison County is 67.2°.

  • There are 69.11 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 58.5 inches of rain each year with 11.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:41 hours of sun each day in Davison County.

StatDavison County
Mean High67.2
Nice Days69.11
Rainfall58.5
Snowfall11.7
Sunny_hours5:41
67.2°
Average High
58.5
Inches of Rain

Davison County Photos

Cornpalace
Source: Wikipedia User Parkerdr | CC BY-SA 3.0
Clock At Rotary Park
Source: Wikipedia User TCN7JM | CC BY-SA 3.0

Davison County Demographics

Population over time in Davison County

The current population in Davison County is 19,966. The population has increased 0.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 19,944 0.3%
2021 19,890 0.1%
2020 19,871 -

Gender in Davison County

  • Davison County is 50.4% female with 10,072 female residents.

  • Davison County is 49.6% male with 9,894 male residents.

Female
50.4% (10,072)
Male
49.6% (9,894)
Gender Davison County SD USA
Female 50.4% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 49.6% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Davison County

Davison County is:

  • 89.8% White with 17,924 White residents.

  • 0.5% African American with 99 African American residents.

  • 2.5% American Indian with 503 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 179 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 87 Other residents.

  • 2.0% Two Or More with 408 Two Or More residents.

  • 3.8% Hispanic with 766 Hispanic residents.

White
89.8% (17,924)
African American
0.5% (99)
American Indian
2.5% (503)
Asian
0.9% (179)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (87)
Two Or More
2.0% (408)
Hispanic
3.8% (766)

Table: Davison County By Race

Race Davison County SD USA
White 89.8% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.5% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 2.5% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.9% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 2.0% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 3.8% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Davison County, South Dakota

  • 4.2% of households in Davison County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.3% of households in Davison County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.7% of households in Davison County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.9% of households in Davison County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.1% of households in Davison County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.8% of households in Davison County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 12.4% of households in Davison County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.9% of households in Davison County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Davison County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 4.4% of households in Davison County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
4.2% (829)
$10,000 to $14,999
7.3% (1,465)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.7% (1,940)
$25,000 to $34,999
8.9% (1,784)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.1% (2,606)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.8% (3,753)
$75,000 to $99,999
12.4% (2,472)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.9% (3,166)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.3% (1,061)
$200,000 or more
4.4% (886)
Income Davison County SD USA
Less than $10,000 4.2% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.3% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.7% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.9% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.1% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.8% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.4% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.9% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 4.4% 6.5% 11.4%

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

  • 3.0% of adults in Davison County completed < 9th grade.

  • 6.0% of adults in Davison County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 34.0% of adults in Davison County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Davison County completed some college.

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

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

  • 4.0% of adults in Davison County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
3% (598)
9-12th Grade
6% (1,197)
High School / GED
34% (6,788)
Some College
21% (4,192)
Associate's Degree
12% (2,395)
Bachelor's Degree
18% (3,593)
Master's Degree
4% (798)
Professional Degree
1% (199)
Doctorate Degree
1% (199)
Education Davison County SD USA
< 9th Grade 3% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 6% 5% 6%
High School / GED 34% 30% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 18% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 4% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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