Campbell County, South Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in South Dakota

The population of Campbell County, South Dakota is 1,481 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in South Dakota. The median household income is $65,000, the median home value is $87,900, and the median age is 52.4.

The population of Campbell County has declined 8.8% since 2010 (1,471 → 1,342), a -0.65% annualized rate.

Campbell County within South Dakota · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

1,481

Population

-0.65%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$65,000

Median Income

$87,900

Median Home Value

Campbell County covers 734 sq mi of land at 2.0 people per square mile.

About Campbell County, SD

What sets Campbell County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 23.2% versus 14.0% nationally. Campbell County is a county in South Dakota with a population of 1,481.

Median household income is $65,000, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 6.7%, is on the lower side for US counties and below the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $87,900, with typical rent around $635.

College attainment is above the local norm at 29.5%, below the national 35.0%. Working from home is common here: 23.2% of workers do so, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 14 minutes each way.

The remote-work concentration is telling in Campbell County — it skews toward higher-income, college-educated workers and reshapes both commute patterns and housing demand.

Campbell County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Campbell County had a population of 1,471 in 2010 and 1,342 in 2024, a -8.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,471 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -0.64%.

Campbell County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,342

Population (2024)

1,471

Population (2010)

1,471

Peak (2010)

-0.64%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	1,471	-	-	estimate
2011	1,425	-46	-3.13%	estimate
2012	1,406	-19	-1.33%	estimate
2013	1,369	-37	-2.63%	estimate
2014	1,402	+33	+2.41%	estimate
2015	1,414	+12	+0.86%	estimate
2016	1,387	-27	-1.91%	estimate
2017	1,373	-14	-1.01%	estimate
2018	1,377	+4	+0.29%	estimate
2019	1,380	+3	+0.22%	estimate
2020	1,380	0	0.00%	estimate
2021	1,378	-2	-0.14%	estimate
2022	1,367	-11	-0.80%	estimate
2023	1,357	-10	-0.73%	estimate
2024	1,342	-15	-1.11%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	93.7%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	2.0%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

52.4

Median Age

48.5%

Female

51.5%

Male

28.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

5.7%

5–9

6.3%

10–14

6.8%

15–19

3.2%

20–24

1.9%

25–34

6.9%

35–44

11.3%

45–54

10.1%

55–59

6.6%

60–64

12.8%

65–74

13.8%

75–84

11.1%

85+

3.4%

Children (under 15): 18.8% · Seniors (65+): 28.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$65,000$-7,421 vs state
Mean household income	$92,987
Per-capita income	$42,435
Poverty rate	6.7%-0.7% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.3%
Employment-to-population	63.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

20.5%

Professional & business services

17.4%

Information

10.0%

Retail trade

9.2%

Construction

8.9%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.9%

Manufacturing

5.5%

Education & health care

4.1%

The largest employment sector in Campbell County is agriculture, accounting for 20.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

6.3%

Carpool

61.7%

Public transit

23.2%

Work from home

14.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$87,900$-148,900 vs state

Median home value

$635

Median rent

78.1%

Homeownership rate

921

Total housing units

76.4%

Occupied

23.6%

Vacant

21.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.9%

With health insurance

82.5%

With broadband internet

37.7%

Foreign-born

6.7%

Veterans (18+)

13.0%

With a disability

94.3%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

91.5%

High School+

29.5%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Campbell County, South Dakota has a population of 1,481 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in South Dakota. Population density is 2 people per square mile.

The population of Campbell County has declined 8.8% since 2010 (1,471 → 1,342), a -0.65% annualized rate.

The median household income in Campbell County, South Dakota is $65,000, with mean (average) household income of $92,987 and per-capita income of $42,435. 6.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Campbell County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (93.7%), Hispanic or Latino (2.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Campbell County, South Dakota is 52.4 years. Residents are 48.5% female and 51.5% male.

The median home value in Campbell County is $87,900 and median monthly rent is $635. 78.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 921 total housing units, 23.6% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Campbell County, South Dakota is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 20.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

Sioux Falls is among the largest cities associated with Campbell County, South Dakota, with a population of 197,642.