Moody County, South Dakota Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 27th-largest in South Dakota

The population of Moody County, South Dakota is 6,371 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest county in South Dakota. The median household income is $77,500, the median home value is $206,300, and the median age is 40.5.

The population of Moody County has grown 0.6% since 2010 (6,493 → 6,529), a +0.04% annualized rate.

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

6,371

Population

+0.04%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$77,500

Median Income

$206,300

Median Home Value

Moody County covers 519 sq mi of land at 12.3 people per square mile.

About Moody County, SD

What sets Moody County apart is where people work — remote work is unusually prominent here, at 13.5% versus 14.0% nationally. With 6,371 residents, Moody County is a county in South Dakota. It ranks #27 among counties in South Dakota by population.

Median household income is $77,500, near the US median of $78,538. Only 6.9% of residents live in poverty, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $206,300, with typical rent around $723.

About 31.0% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor’s degree, below the 35.0% national figure. About 13.5% of workers primarily work from home, close to the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.

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

Moody County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Moody County had a population of 6,493 in 2010 and 6,529 in 2024, a 0.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 6,555 in 2019. Average annual growth rate: 0.05%.

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

6,529

Population (2024)

6,493

Population (2010)

6,555

Peak (2019)

0.05%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	6,493	-	-	estimate
2011	6,499	+6	+0.09%	estimate
2012	6,492	-7	-0.11%	estimate
2013	6,452	-40	-0.62%	estimate
2014	6,436	-16	-0.25%	estimate
2015	6,454	+18	+0.28%	estimate
2016	6,499	+45	+0.70%	estimate
2017	6,483	-16	-0.25%	estimate
2018	6,479	-4	-0.06%	estimate
2019	6,555	+76	+1.17%	estimate
2020	6,339	-216	-3.30%	estimate
2021	6,307	-32	-0.50%	estimate
2022	6,366	+59	+0.94%	estimate
2023	6,444	+78	+1.23%	estimate
2024	6,529	+85	+1.32%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	75.5%
Black or African American	1.1%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	15.4%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

40.5

Median Age

49.5%

Female

50.5%

Male

20.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

7.3%

5–9

6.8%

10–14

8.1%

15–19

7.3%

20–24

3.8%

25–34

10.3%

35–44

11.4%

45–54

10.9%

55–59

7.7%

60–64

6.4%

65–74

11.8%

75–84

6.2%

85+

2.0%

Children (under 15): 22.2% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$77,500+$5,079 vs state
Mean household income	$94,107
Per-capita income	$36,544
Poverty rate	6.9%-0.5% vs state
Unemployment rate	2.0%
Employment-to-population	63.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

23.9%

Agriculture

11.8%

Manufacturing

10.8%

Education & health care

10.5%

Construction

9.9%

Public administration

6.8%

Retail trade

5.3%

Information

3.5%

The largest employment sector in Moody County is professional & business services, accounting for 23.9% of workers.

How residents commute

1.1%

Drive alone

4.7%

Carpool

72.1%

Public transit

13.5%

Work from home

20.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$206,300$-30,500 vs state

Median home value

$723

Median rent

70.9%

Homeownership rate

2,752

Total housing units

91.0%

Occupied

9.0%

Vacant

29.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

90.8%

With health insurance

94.0%

With broadband internet

24.9%

Foreign-born

7.1%

Veterans (18+)

13.6%

With a disability

92.7%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

94.6%

High School+

31.0%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moody County, South Dakota has a population of 6,371 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest county in South Dakota. Population density is 12 people per square mile.

The population of Moody County has grown 0.6% since 2010 (6,493 → 6,529), a +0.04% annualized rate.

The median household income in Moody County, South Dakota is $77,500, with mean (average) household income of $94,107 and per-capita income of $36,544. 6.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Moody County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.5%), Hispanic or Latino (15.4%), Black or African American (1.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Moody County, South Dakota is 40.5 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.

The median home value in Moody County is $206,300 and median monthly rent is $723. 70.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,752 total housing units, 9.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Moody County, South Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

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