Bennett County, SD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$44,569
Per Capita Income
$21,005
Poverty Rate
31.9%
SNAP Recipients
18.2%
Gini Index
0.495
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K31.3%
$25K–$50K23.6%
$50K–$75K17.5%
$75K–$100K10.1%
$100K–$150K13.7%
$150K–$200K1.3%
$200K+2.6%
The median household income in Bennett County, SD is $44,569 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $21,005. 31.9% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 18.2% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.495 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).