Bon Homme County, South Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 26th-largest in South Dakota
The population of Bon Homme County, South Dakota is 7,024 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 26th-largest county in South Dakota. The median household income is $61,275, the median home value is $120,300, and the median age is 41.8.
The population of Bon Homme County has grown 0.1% since 2010 (7,061 → 7,071), a +0.01% annualized rate.
7,024
Population
+0.01%
Annual growth
12
People / sq mi
$61,275
Median Income
$120,300
Median Home Value
Bon Homme County covers 564 sq mi of land at 12.5 people per square mile.
About Bon Homme County, SD
The poverty rate is what most separates Bon Homme County from the typical county: 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 7,024 residents, Bon Homme County is a county in South Dakota. It ranks #26 among counties in South Dakota by population.
Household earnings are middling, with a median of $61,275 — below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 5.7%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $120,300, with typical rent around $620.
Roughly 20.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. Around 7.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Bon Homme County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Bon Homme County had a population of 7,061 in 2010 and 7,071 in 2024, a 0.1% growth over 14 years. The peak was 7,088 in 2022. Average annual growth rate: 0.01%.
7,071
Population (2024)
7,061
Population (2010)
7,088
Peak (2022)
0.01%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7,061 |
| 2011 | 7,016 |
| 2012 | 7,028 |
| 2013 | 6,982 |
| 2014 | 6,977 |
| 2015 | 6,942 |
| 2016 | 6,939 |
| 2017 | 6,955 |
| 2018 | 6,919 |
| 2019 | 6,911 |
| 2020 | 6,972 |
| 2021 | 7,002 |
| 2022 | 7,088 |
| 2023 | 7,088 |
| 2024 | 7,071 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 86.9% |
| Black or African American | 1.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.8
Median Age
39.8%
Female
60.2%
Male
21.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.3% · Seniors (65+): 21.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,275$-11,146 vs state |
| Mean household income | $77,164 |
| Per-capita income | $28,003 |
| Poverty rate | 5.7%-1.7% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 46.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Bon Homme County is professional & business services, accounting for 28.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.4%
Drive alone
2.7%
Carpool
73.3%
Public transit
7.6%
Work from home
21.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$120,300$-116,500 vs state
Median home value
$620
Median rent
78.4%
Homeownership rate
2,823
Total housing units
85.9%
Occupied
14.1%
Vacant
21.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.3%
With health insurance
89.5%
With broadband internet
30.4%
Foreign-born
7.5%
Veterans (18+)
13.7%
With a disability
93.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
89.8%
High School+
20.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Bon Homme County, South Dakota has a population of 7,024 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 26th-largest county in South Dakota. Population density is 12 people per square mile.
The population of Bon Homme County has grown 0.1% since 2010 (7,061 → 7,071), a +0.01% annualized rate.
The median household income in Bon Homme County, South Dakota is $61,275, with mean (average) household income of $77,164 and per-capita income of $28,003. 5.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Bon Homme County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (86.9%), Hispanic or Latino (8.7%), Black or African American (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Bon Homme County, South Dakota is 41.8 years. Residents are 39.8% female and 60.2% male.
The median home value in Bon Homme County is $120,300 and median monthly rent is $620. 78.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,823 total housing units, 14.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Bon Homme County, South Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 28.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.0%.
Sioux Falls is among the largest cities associated with Bon Homme County, South Dakota, with a population of 197,642.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.