Potter County Summary

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

  • The population in Potter County is 2,587.

  • The median home value in Potter County is $140,737.

  • The median income in Potter County is $71,786.

  • The median rent in Potter County is $730.

  • The unemployment rate in Potter County is 2.8%.

  • The poverty rate in Potter County is 7.0%.

  • The average high in Potter County is 64.5° and there are 43.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Potter County

List Of Cities & Towns in Potter County

Gettysburg, SD Population 1,440

Hoven, SD Population 317

Lebanon, SD Population 78

Tolstoy, SD Population 48

Map Of Potter County

Potter County, SD Weather

  • The average high in Potter County is 64.5°.

  • There are 65.87 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 43.7 inches of rain each year with 11.7 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 5:40 hours of sun each day in Potter County.

StatPotter County
Mean High64.5
Nice Days65.87
Rainfall43.7
Snowfall11.7
Sunny_hours5:40
64.5°
Average High
43.7
Inches of Rain

Potter County Photos

Stocker Blacksmith Shop Nrhp  Potter County Sd
Source: Wikipedia User Jon Roanhaus | CC BY-SA 3.0

Potter County Demographics

Population over time in Potter County

The current population in Potter County is 2,587. The population has increased 12.9% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 2,613 13.1%
2021 2,311 -0.2%
2020 2,315 -

Gender in Potter County

  • Potter County is 51.1% female with 1,323 female residents.

  • Potter County is 48.9% male with 1,264 male residents.

Female
51.1% (1,323)
Male
48.9% (1,264)
Gender Potter County SD USA
Female 51.1% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 48.9% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Potter County

Potter County is:

  • 91.9% White with 2,377 White residents.

  • 1.5% African American with 39 African American residents.

  • 0.8% American Indian with 20 American Indian residents.

  • 0.8% Asian with 21 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.9% Other with 23 Other residents.

  • 4.1% Two Or More with 107 Two Or More residents.

  • 0.0% Hispanic with 0 Hispanic residents.

White
91.9% (2,377)
African American
1.5% (39)
American Indian
0.8% (20)
Asian
0.8% (21)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.9% (23)
Two Or More
4.1% (107)
Hispanic
0.0% (0)

Table: Potter County By Race

Race Potter County SD USA
White 91.9% 80.6% 58.9%
African American 1.5% 2.2% 12.1%
American Indian 0.8% 7.6% 0.6%
Asian 0.8% 1.4% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.9% 0.2% 0.4%
Two Or More 4.1% 3.5% 3.5%
Hispanic 0.0% 4.4% 18.7%

Household Income For Potter County, South Dakota

  • 2.5% of households in Potter County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 3.2% of households in Potter County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Potter County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.8% of households in Potter County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Potter County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 12.1% of households in Potter County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 17.5% of households in Potter County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 16.9% of households in Potter County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 10.9% of households in Potter County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

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

Less than $10,000
2.5% (65)
$10,000 to $14,999
3.2% (82)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (222)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.8% (202)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.5% (427)
$50,000 to $74,999
12.1% (312)
$75,000 to $99,999
17.5% (452)
$100,000 to $149,999
16.9% (437)
$150,000 to $199,999
10.9% (282)
$200,000 or more
3.9% (100)
Income Potter County SD USA
Less than $10,000 2.5% 4.2% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 3.2% 3.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 7.3% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.8% 8.2% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.5% 12.3% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 12.1% 17.8% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 17.5% 15.0% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.9% 17.6% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 10.9% 7.4% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 3.9% 6.5% 11.4%

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

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

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

  • 42.0% of adults in Potter County completed high school / ged.

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

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

  • 20.0% of adults in Potter County completed bachelor's degree.

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

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

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

< 9th Grade
2% (51)
9-12th Grade
1% (25)
High School / GED
42% (1,086)
Some College
18% (465)
Associate's Degree
12% (310)
Bachelor's Degree
20% (517)
Master's Degree
3% (77)
Professional Degree
1% (25)
Doctorate Degree
1% (25)
Education Potter County SD USA
< 9th Grade 2% 2% 3%
9-12th Grade 1% 5% 6%
High School / GED 42% 30% 26%
Some College 18% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 12% 12% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 3% 7% 10%
Professional Degree 1% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 2%

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