Miner County Summary

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

  • The population in Miner County is 2,312.

  • The median home value in Miner County is $190,271.

  • The median income in Miner County is $62,037.

  • The median rent in Miner County is $598.

  • The unemployment rate in Miner County is 1.4%.

  • The poverty rate in Miner County is 10.5%.

  • The average high in Miner County is 65.4° and there are 59.6 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Miner County

List Of Cities & Towns in Miner County

Howard, SD Population 930

Carthage, SD Population 153

Canova, SD Population 145

Fedora, SD Population 19

Vilas, SD Population 16

Aleneva , SD Population 0

Map Of Miner County

Miner County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Miner County is 65.4°.

  • There are 68.36 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 59.6 inches of rain each year with 12.5 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:31 hours of sun each day in Miner County.

StatMiner County
Mean High65.4
Nice Days68.36
Rainfall59.6
Snowfall12.5
Sunny_hours5:31
65.4°
Average High
59.6
Inches of Rain

Miner County Demographics

Population over time in Miner County

The current population in Miner County is 2,312. The population has increased 3.7% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 2,293 3.6%
2021 2,213 0.1%
2020 2,211 -

Gender in Miner County

  • Miner County is 49.5% female with 1,145 female residents.

  • Miner County is 50.5% male with 1,167 male residents.

Female
49.5% (1,145)
Male
50.5% (1,167)
Gender Miner County SD USA
Female 49.5% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 50.5% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Miner County

Miner County is:

  • 93.8% White with 2,169 White residents.

  • 0.6% African American with 13 African American residents.

  • 1.3% American Indian with 31 American Indian residents.

  • 0.4% Asian with 10 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 1.0% Two Or More with 22 Two Or More residents.

  • 2.9% Hispanic with 67 Hispanic residents.

White
93.8% (2,169)
African American
0.6% (13)
American Indian
1.3% (31)
Asian
0.4% (10)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
1.0% (22)
Hispanic
2.9% (67)

Table: Miner County By Race

Race Miner County SD USA
White 93.8% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 0.6% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 1.3% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.4% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 1.0% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 2.9% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Miner County, South Dakota

  • 7.3% of households in Miner County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.5% of households in Miner County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 9.3% of households in Miner County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Miner County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 14.4% of households in Miner County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 18.4% of households in Miner County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Miner County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 21.3% of households in Miner County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

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

  • 3.7% of households in Miner County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
7.3% (167)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.5% (81)
$15,000 to $24,999
9.3% (215)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.4% (170)
$35,000 to $49,999
14.4% (332)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.4% (424)
$75,000 to $99,999
10.9% (251)
$100,000 to $149,999
21.3% (492)
$150,000 to $199,999
3.8% (88)
$200,000 or more
3.7% (86)
Income Miner County SD USA
Less than $10,000 7.3% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.5% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 9.3% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.4% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 14.4% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.4% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 10.9% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 21.3% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 3.8% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.7% 6.5% 11.4%

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

  • 5.0% of adults in Miner County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Miner County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 43.0% of adults in Miner County completed high school / ged.

  • 22.0% of adults in Miner County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Miner County completed associate's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Miner County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Miner County completed master's degree.

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

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

< 9th Grade
5% (115)
9-12th Grade
5% (115)
High School / GED
43% (994)
Some College
22% (508)
Associate's Degree
9% (208)
Bachelor's Degree
13% (300)
Master's Degree
2% (46)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
1% (23)
Education Miner County SD USA
< 9th Grade 5% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 5% 6%
High School / GED 43% 30% 26%
Some College 22% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 13% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 2% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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