Dewey County, SD — Income & Poverty
Household income, per capita income, poverty rates, and income distribution
Income Overview
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Median Household Income
$57,928
Per Capita Income
$21,940
Poverty Rate
32.3%
SNAP Recipients
19.7%
Gini Index
0.436
Income Distribution
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Income Brackets
Source: Census Bureau ACS (2023)Under $25K23.4%
$25K–$50K20.4%
$50K–$75K20.4%
$75K–$100K12.7%
$100K–$150K14.4%
$150K–$200K5.5%
$200K+3.2%
The median household income in Dewey County, SD is $57,928 according to 2023 Census Bureau estimates, with a per capita income of $21,940. 32.3% of the county's population lives below the poverty line. 19.7% of households receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits. The Gini index of 0.436 measures income inequality (0 = perfect equality, 1 = maximum inequality).