Todd County, South Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 19th-largest in South Dakota
The population of Todd County, South Dakota is 9,293 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest county in South Dakota. The median household income is $39,148, the median home value is $45,200, and the median age is 25.4.
The population of Todd County has declined 4.9% since 2010 (9,643 → 9,172), a -0.36% annualized rate.
9,293
Population
-0.36%
Annual growth
7
People / sq mi
$39,148
Median Income
$45,200
Median Home Value
Todd County covers 1,389 sq mi of land at 6.7 people per square mile.
About Todd County, SD
Housing cost is the defining feature of Todd County: the median home is valued at $45,200. With 9,293 residents, Todd County is a county in South Dakota. It ranks #19 among counties in South Dakota by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $39,148, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 38.4%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $45,200, with typical rent around $537.
Fewer adults hold degrees here than in most comparable places — 16.6%, below the national 35.0%. Just 3.8% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Todd County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Todd County had a population of 9,643 in 2010 and 9,172 in 2024, a -4.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 10,341 in 2018. Average annual growth rate: -0.32%.
9,172
Population (2024)
9,643
Population (2010)
10,341
Peak (2018)
-0.32%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 9,643 |
| 2011 | 9,848 |
| 2012 | 9,914 |
| 2013 | 9,999 |
| 2014 | 9,958 |
| 2015 | 10,050 |
| 2016 | 10,253 |
| 2017 | 10,332 |
| 2018 | 10,341 |
| 2019 | 10,303 |
| 2020 | 9,321 |
| 2021 | 9,298 |
| 2022 | 9,256 |
| 2023 | 9,175 |
| 2024 | 9,172 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 8.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.3% |
| Asian | 0.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 87.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
25.4
Median Age
52.0%
Female
48.0%
Male
7.7%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 33.4% · Seniors (65+): 7.7%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $39,148$-33,273 vs state |
| Mean household income | $48,924 |
| Per-capita income | $13,849 |
| Poverty rate | 38.4%+31.0% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 8.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 38.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Todd County is professional & business services, accounting for 47.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
8.0%
Carpool
73.5%
Public transit
3.8%
Work from home
17.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$45,200$-191,600 vs state
Median home value
$537
Median rent
44.9%
Homeownership rate
2,885
Total housing units
85.8%
Occupied
14.2%
Vacant
55.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
76.1%
With health insurance
82.7%
With broadband internet
18.6%
Foreign-born
4.9%
Veterans (18+)
10.3%
With a disability
67.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
82.5%
High School+
16.6%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Todd County, South Dakota has a population of 9,293 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest county in South Dakota. Population density is 7 people per square mile.
The population of Todd County has declined 4.9% since 2010 (9,643 → 9,172), a -0.36% annualized rate.
The median household income in Todd County, South Dakota is $39,148, with mean (average) household income of $48,924 and per-capita income of $13,849. 38.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Todd County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Hispanic or Latino (87.1%), White (8.1%), Black or African American (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Todd County, South Dakota is 25.4 years. Residents are 52.0% female and 48.0% male.
The median home value in Todd County is $45,200 and median monthly rent is $537. 44.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,885 total housing units, 14.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Todd County, South Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 47.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 8.1%.
Sioux Falls is among the largest cities associated with Todd 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.