Roberts County, SD

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2021 Population

10,254

0.543% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Thune

Republican Party

US Senator

Mike Rounds

Republican Party

US Representative

Dusty Johnson

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

37.3

2.61% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

20.2%

0.896% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$53,618

5.39% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$114,300

6.82% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

4,459

3.67% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Roberts County, SD had a population of 10.3k people with a median age of 37.3 and a median household income of $53,618. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Roberts County, SD declined from 10,310 to 10,254, a −0.543% decrease and its median household income grew from $50,877 to $53,618, a 5.39% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Roberts County, SD are White (Non-Hispanic) (54.5%), American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) (37.3%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%), Other (Hispanic) (1.61%), and White (Hispanic) (1.6%).

None of the households in Roberts County, SD reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

99.6% of the residents in Roberts County, SD are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Roberts County, SD are Sisseton Wahpeton College (22 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Roberts County, SD was $114,300, and the homeownership rate was 66.6%.

Most people in Roberts County, SD drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Roberts County, SD was 2 cars per household.

Roberts County, SD borders Big Stone County, MN, Traverse County, MN, Richland County, ND, Sargent County, ND, Day County, SD, Grant County, SD, and Marshall County, SD.

United States South Dakota

Population & Diversity

Roberts County, SD is home to a population of 10.3k people, from which 99.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 0.644% of Roberts County, SD residents were born outside of the country (66 people).

In 2021, there were 1.46 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (5.59k people) in Roberts County, SD than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.82k American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic) and 365 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

99.6%

2021 Citizenship

99.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 99.6% of Roberts County, SD residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Roberts County, SD was 99.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Roberts County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Roberts County, SD

White (Non-Hispanic)
5.59k ± 8
American Indian & Alaska Native (Non-Hispanic)
3.82k ± 147
Two+ (Non-Hispanic)
365 ± 149

3.98%

Hispanic Population

408 people

3.98% of the people in Roberts County, SD are hispanic (408 people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Roberts County, SD as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for South Dakota.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
3,140 ± 1,373 people
Ethiopia
2,462 ± 1,216 people
Guatemala
2,377 ± 1,195 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Dakota was Mexico, the natal country of 3,140 South Dakota residents, followed by Ethiopia with 2,462 and Guatemala with 2,377.

Foreign-Born Population

0.644%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

66 people

1.26%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

130 people

As of 2021, 0.644% of Roberts County, SD residents (66 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Roberts County, SD was 1.26%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Roberts County, SD compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
233 ± 61
Gulf War (2001-)
61 ± 25
Gulf War (1990s)
56 ± 30

Roberts County, SD has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.82 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Roberts County, SD employs 4.46k people. The largest industries in Roberts County, SD are Manufacturing (605 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (540 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (461 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($73,750), Wholesale Trade ($55,833), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($54,583).

Males in South Dakota have an average income that is 1.29 times higher than the average income of females, which is $48,431. The income inequality in South Dakota (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.46k

2021 Value

± 274

−3.67%

1 Year decline

± 8.79%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Roberts County, SD declined at a rate of −3.67%, from 4.63k employees to 4.46k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Roberts County, SD, are Management Occupations (675 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (504 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (359 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Roberts County, SD.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in South Dakota (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.46k

2021 Value

± 274

−3.67%

1 Year decline

± 8.79%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Roberts County, SD declined at a rate of −3.67%, from 4.63k employees to 4.46k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Roberts County, SD, are Manufacturing (605 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (540 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (461 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Roberts County, SD, though some of these residents may live in Roberts County, SD and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$34,811

Median earning men ± $2,246

$29,583

Median earning women ± $3,149

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($59,750), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($54,531), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($51,750).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($40,694), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,841), and Public Administration ($33,807).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in South Dakota. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in South Dakota.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

78
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
59
Wholesale Trade
48
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$31.1k
Manufacturing
$22.3k
Wholesale Trade
$15k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota product (by dollars) was Cereal grains with $6.49B, followed by Other ag prods. ($5.75B) and Live animals/fish ($4.59B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound South Dakota products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$51.6B

2020 Value in South Dakota

$98.1B

Projected 2050 Value in South Dakota

90.3% growth

In 2020, total outbound South Dakota trade was $51.6B. This is expected to increase 90.3% to $98.1B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound South Dakota trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from South Dakota to other states, or from other states to South Dakota.

Most Common Trade Partners

Minnesota
$6.09B
Iowa
$3.04B
North Dakota
$2.14B

In 2020, the top outbound South Dakota domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Minnesota with $6.09B, followed by Iowa with $3.04B and North Dakota and $2.14B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that South Dakota shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Roberts County, SD went to Donald J. Trump with 55.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.4%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.74%).

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing the state of South Dakota. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Roberts County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (55.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (42.4%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.74%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Roberts County, SD for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from South Dakota

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John Thune

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2005

Mike Rounds

Senator from South Dakota

Assumed office on January 3, 2015

John Thune and Mike Rounds are the senators currently representing South Dakota.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in South Dakota over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Roberts County, SD

Dusty Johnson

South Dakota at-large Representative

Republican Party

Roberts County, SD is currently represented by Dusty Johnson (Republican Party).

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the member for Roberts County, SD have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Roberts County, SD awarded 22 degrees. The student population of Roberts County, SD in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 59 male students and 81 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Roberts County, SD are American Indian or Alaska Native (20 and 90.9%), followed by Black or African American (2 and 9.09%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Roberts County, SD by number of degrees awarded are Sisseton Wahpeton College (22 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Roberts County, SD are General Studies (7 and 31.8%), Behavioral Sciences (4 and 18.2%), and Computer & Computer Systems Technology (2 and 9.09%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 140 students enrolled in Roberts County, SD, 42.1% men and 57.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in American Indian or Alaska Native with 129 records, of which 60.5% were women and 39.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
7 degree-majors awarded
Behavioral Sciences
4 degree-majors awarded
Computer & Computer Systems Technology
2 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Roberts County, SD was General Studies with 7 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Roberts County, SD according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Sisseton Wahpeton College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

22 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sisseton Wahpeton College with 22 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 11 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Roberts County, SD, which is 1 times more than the 11 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was American Indian or Alaska Native students. These 20 degrees mean that there were 10 times more degrees awarded to American Indian or Alaska Native students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Public, 2-year ($3,850) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($660) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.528% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.395% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (202k), Some college (152k), and Bachelors Degree (127k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Roberts County, SD was $114,300 in 2021, which is 0.467 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $107,000 to $114,300, a 6.82% increase. The homeownership rate in Roberts County, SD is 66.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Roberts County, SD have an average commute time of 17.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Roberts County, SD is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Roberts County, SD is $53,618. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Roberts County, SD was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $65,313, followed by Census Tract 9407 and Census Tract 9408, with respective values of $56,192 and $48,250.

In 2022, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Roberts County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.3%.

Housing

Property

$114,300

Median Property Value 2021

±$9,970

$2,430

Median Property Taxes

±$166

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Roberts County, SD the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Roberts County, SD compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

66.6%

Homeownership

2021

65.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.6% of the housing units in Roberts County, SD were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Roberts County, SD compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9504
Census Tract 9407
Census Tract 9408

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Roberts County, SD was Census Tract 9504 with a value of $65,313, followed by Census Tract 9407 and Census Tract 9408, with respective values of $56,192 and $48,250.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Roberts County, SD colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$53,618

Median Household Income

± $2,917

3.65k

Number of Households

± 229

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.65k households in Roberts County, SD grew to $53,618 from the previous year's value of $50,877.

The following chart displays the households in Roberts County, SD distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Roberts County, SD is from South Dakota.

0.439

2021 Wage GINI in South Dakota

0.43

2020 Wage GINI in South Dakota

In 2021, the income inequality in South Dakota was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.94% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Dakota was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Dakota in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in South Dakota across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.8%)
Carpooled (9.02%)
Worked At Home (6.35%)

In 2021, 79.8% of workers in Roberts County, SD drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.02%) and those who worked at home (6.35%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

17.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Roberts County, SD have a shorter commute time (17.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.38% of the workforce in Roberts County, SD have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Roberts County, SD compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Roberts County, SD distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Roberts County, SD have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 11.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Roberts County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.3%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

20.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Roberts County, SD (2.03k out of 10k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males 6 - 11.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Roberts County, SD is Native American, followed by White and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 24.6% of the children was living in poverty in Roberts County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 2.8%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 126 in Roberts County, SD. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 48.8 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

78.9% of the population of Roberts County, SD has health coverage, with 30.7% on employee plans, 17.2% on Medicaid, 15.7% on Medicare, 12.7% on non-group plans, and 2.71% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Roberts County, SD see 2079 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.479% decrease from the previous year (2089 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 861 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1033 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

2,079 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Roberts County, SD

Primary care physicians in Roberts County, SD see an average of 2,079 patients per year. This represents a 0.479% decrease from the previous year (2,089 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Roberts County, SD in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.3% under 18 years, 17.8% between 18 and 34 years, 33.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 19.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.4% were men and 48.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

21.1%

Uninsured

30.7%

Employer Coverage

17.2%

Medicaid

15.7%

Medicare

12.7%

Non-Group

2.71%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Roberts County, SD grew by 1.22% from 20.8% to 21.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Roberts County, SD changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was N/A in Roberts County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Roberts County, SD.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 38% in Roberts County, SD.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Roberts County, SD.

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