Turner County, South Dakota Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in South Dakota
The population of Turner County, South Dakota is 8,772 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in South Dakota. The median household income is $75,283, the median home value is $199,000, and the median age is 41.3.
The population of Turner County has grown 8.8% since 2010 (8,352 → 9,087), a +0.60% annualized rate.
8,772
Population
+0.60%
Annual growth
14
People / sq mi
$75,283
Median Income
$199,000
Median Home Value
Turner County covers 617 sq mi of land at 14.2 people per square mile.
About Turner County, SD
The poverty rate is what most separates Turner County from the typical county: 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 8,772 residents, Turner County is a county in South Dakota. It ranks #21 among counties in South Dakota by population.
Households take in a median $75,283, comfortably near the US median of $78,538. Poverty is relatively low for US counties at 5.5%, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $199,000, with typical rent around $745.
Degree attainment is mid-range for US counties: 26.2% of adults hold a four-year degree, below the national 35.0%. About 6.3% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Turner County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Turner County had a population of 8,352 in 2010 and 9,087 in 2024, a 8.8% growth over 14 years. The peak was 9,087 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.62%.
9,087
Population (2024)
8,352
Population (2010)
9,087
Peak (2024)
0.62%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 8,352 |
| 2011 | 8,356 |
| 2012 | 8,301 |
| 2013 | 8,308 |
| 2014 | 8,193 |
| 2015 | 8,133 |
| 2016 | 8,258 |
| 2017 | 8,290 |
| 2018 | 8,392 |
| 2019 | 8,316 |
| 2020 | 8,686 |
| 2021 | 8,693 |
| 2022 | 8,890 |
| 2023 | 9,052 |
| 2024 | 9,087 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 94.1% |
| Black or African American | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.1% |
Age & Sex
41.3
Median Age
49.5%
Female
50.5%
Male
20.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 20.8% · Seniors (65+): 20.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $75,283+$2,862 vs state |
| Mean household income | $89,745 |
| Per-capita income | $36,569 |
| Poverty rate | 5.5%-1.9% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 67.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Turner County is professional & business services, accounting for 24.8% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
3.4%
Carpool
80.3%
Public transit
6.3%
Work from home
26.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$199,000$-37,800 vs state
Median home value
$745
Median rent
79.0%
Homeownership rate
3,899
Total housing units
90.7%
Occupied
9.3%
Vacant
21.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.3%
With health insurance
90.9%
With broadband internet
22.3%
Foreign-born
8.4%
Veterans (18+)
10.5%
With a disability
96.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
91.7%
High School+
26.2%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Turner County, South Dakota has a population of 8,772 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in South Dakota. Population density is 14 people per square mile.
The population of Turner County has grown 8.8% since 2010 (8,352 → 9,087), a +0.60% annualized rate.
The median household income in Turner County, South Dakota is $75,283, with mean (average) household income of $89,745 and per-capita income of $36,569. 5.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Turner County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (94.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%), Black or African American (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Turner County, South Dakota is 41.3 years. Residents are 49.5% female and 50.5% male.
The median home value in Turner County is $199,000 and median monthly rent is $745. 79.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 3,899 total housing units, 9.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Turner County, South Dakota is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.9%.
Sioux Falls is among the largest cities associated with Turner 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.